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to retreat
01
wycofać się, ustąpić
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Example
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
The army had no choice but to retreat as the enemy's advance became too formidable.
02
wycofać się, cofnąć się
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Example
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
The politician retreated from his stance on healthcare after public criticism.
03
cofać się, wycofać się
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Example
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Birds often retreat to their nests during heavy rain.
04
wycofać się, uchodzić
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Example
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
They retreated to their favorite café, away from the noise of the city, to relax.
Retreat
01
wycofanie, odwrót
an act of moving away from a place of conflict duo to danger or defeat
02
wycofanie, odosobnienie
the act of moving to a more secluded place in order to relax, meditate, or rest
03
odwrót, wycofanie
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
04
schronienie, azyl
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Example
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
The monastery offered a spiritual retreat for those seeking contemplation and meditation.
05
odwrót, sygnał do opuszczenia flagi
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
06
wycofanie, wycofanie się
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
07
schronienie, zatoka
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
08
wycofanie się, rezygnacja
an act of changing one's mind about something because of people's negative comments and criticisms
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