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to retreat
01
terugtrekken, zich terugtrekken
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
Geconfronteerd met overweldigende vijandelijke troepen, besloot het bataljon zich van het slagveld terug te trekken.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Tijdens de slag kregen de soldaten het bevel om zich terug te trekken naar een beter verdedigbare positie.
02
terugtrekken, van gedachten veranderen
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
Hij trok zich snel terug uit zijn positie nadat hij besefte dat het niet goed werd ontvangen door het team.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
Het bedrijf moest terugkrabbelen op hun beslissing om de prijzen te verhogen, vanwege klachten van klanten.
03
zich terugtrekken, terugwijken
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
Wanneer de zon brandt, trekken de hagedissen zich terug in de schaduw.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
De wandelaars trokken zich terug in de grot om aan de verzengende hitte te ontsnappen.
04
zich terugtrekken, zich isoleren
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Voorbeelden
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
Na een lange week besloot ze zich terug te trekken in het hutje in het bos voor wat vrede en rust.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
De kunstenaar trok zich terug in een afgelegen studio om zich te concentreren op zijn nieuwe schilderij.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Voorbeelden
The army 's retreat prevented total annihilation.
The commander ordered a retreat to higher ground.
02
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
Voorbeelden
She went on a weekend retreat to escape city life.
He took a silent retreat to clear his mind.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Voorbeelden
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
toevluchtsoord, schuilplaats
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Voorbeelden
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Ze vond troost in haar tuin toevluchtsoord, ver weg van de drukte van het stadsleven.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
Het hutje in het bos diende als een vredige retraite voor de schrijfster om zich te concentreren op haar roman.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Voorbeelden
The retreat sounded as the sun set behind the camp.
Soldiers stood at attention during retreat.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Voorbeelden
The retreat was sounded just before dawn.
Hearing the retreat, the soldiers began to fall back.
07
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Voorbeelden
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
