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to retreat
01
recuar, retirar-se
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Exemplos
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
Diante de forças inimigas esmagadoras, o batalhão decidiu recuar do campo de batalha.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Durante a batalha, os soldados foram instruídos a recuar para uma posição mais defensável.
02
recuar, mudar de ideia
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Exemplos
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
Ele rapidamente recuou de sua posição após perceber que não foi bem recebida pela equipe.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
A empresa teve que recuar na sua decisão de aumentar os preços, devido às reclamações dos clientes.
03
retirar-se, recuar
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Exemplos
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
Quando o sol queima, os lagartos recuam para a sombra.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Os caminhantes recuaram para a caverna para escapar do calor escaldante.
04
retirar-se, isolar-se
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Exemplos
After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
Depois de uma longa semana, ela decidiu retirar-se para a cabana na floresta para um pouco de paz e sossego.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
O artista se retirou para um estúdio remoto para se concentrar em sua nova pintura.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
retiro, refúgio
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Exemplos
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Ela encontrou consolo em seu jardim refúgio, longe do agito da vida urbana.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
A cabana na floresta servia como um retiro pacífico para a escritora se concentrar em seu romance.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
