Szukaj
to retreat
01
wycofać się, odstąpić
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Przykłady
The army had no choice but to retreat as the enemy's advance became too formidable.
Armia nie miała innego wyboru, jak tylko wycofać się, gdy natarcie wroga stało się zbyt groźne.
02
wycofać się, zmienić zdanie
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Przykłady
His attempt to impose new regulations was met with resistance, causing him to retreat.
Jego próba narzucenia nowych przepisów spotkała się z oporem, zmuszając go do wycofania się.
03
wycofać się, cofnąć się
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Przykłady
As the fire spread, the animals retreated deeper into the forest.
Gdy ogień się rozprzestrzeniał, zwierzęta wycofały się głębiej do lasu.
04
wycofać się, odosobnić się
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Przykłady
After the argument, he retreated to his room to cool down and gather his thoughts.
Po kłótni wycofał się do swojego pokoju, aby ochłonąć i zebrać myśli.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Przykłady
After losing the battle, they made a hurried retreat.
02
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
Przykłady
They planned a family retreat by the lake.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Przykłady
Retreat was the only option when the fire spread.
04
azyl, schronienie
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Przykłady
His study became his retreat, where he could think deeply and work without distractions.
Jego gabinet stał się jego azylem, gdzie mógł głęboko myśleć i pracować bez rozpraszania uwagi.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Przykłady
The bugler played retreat sharply and clearly.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Przykłady
A single trumpet signaled retreat across the battlefield.
07
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Przykłady
They announced a retreat from their earlier decision.
