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
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
Inför överväldigande fiendestyrkor beslutade bataljonen att retirera från slagfältet.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
Under slaget blev soldaterna beordrade att retirera till en mer försvarsposition.
02
retirera, ändra sig
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
Exempel
He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
Han drog sig snabbt tillbaka från sin position efter att ha insett att den inte var väl mottagen av laget.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
Företaget var tvungna att retirera från sitt beslut att höja priserna, på grund av kundklagomål.
03
dra sig tillbaka, retirera
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
Exempel
When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
När solen bränner, drar sig ödlorna tillbaka i skuggan.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Vandrarna retirerade till grottan för att undkomma den brännande hettan.
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 a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
Efter en lång vecka bestämde hon sig för att dra sig tillbaka till stugan i skogen för lite lugn och ro.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
Konstnären drog sig tillbaka till en avlägsen studio för att fokusera på sin nya målning.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04
tillflykt, tillhåll
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
Exempel
She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Hon fann tröst i sin trädgårds tillflykt, bort från stadslivets brus.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
Stugan i skogen fungerade som en fridfull tillflykt för författaren att fokusera på sin roman.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
