to retreat
01
retirera, dra sig tillbaka
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
Exempel
The forces strategically retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory.
Styrkorna retirerade strategiskt för att locka fienden till mindre fördelaktigt territorium.
02
retirera, ändra sig
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Exempel
His attempt to impose new regulations was met with resistance, causing him to retreat.
Hans försök att införa nya regler mötte motstånd, vilket fick honom att retirera.
03
dra sig tillbaka, retirera
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Exempel
As the fire spread, the animals retreated deeper into the forest.
När elden spred sig retirerade djuren djupare in i skogen.
04
dra sig tillbaka, isolera sig
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
Exempel
After the argument, he retreated to his room to cool down and gather his thoughts.
Efter dispyten retirerade han till sitt rum för att lugna ner sig och samla sina tankar.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Exempel
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
Exempel
The retreat provided time for reflection and healing.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
Exempel
Her sudden retreat startled everyone in the room.
04
tillflykt, tillhåll
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Exempel
His study became his retreat, where he could think deeply and work without distractions.
Hans arbetsrum blev hans tillflykt, där han kunde tänka djupt och arbeta utan distraktioner.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Exempel
The bugler played retreat sharply and clearly.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
Exempel
A single trumpet signaled retreat across the battlefield.
07
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
Exempel
They announced a retreat from their earlier decision.
