Шукати
to retreat
01
відступати, відходити
(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak
Intransitive
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The army had no choice but to retreat as the enemy's advance became too formidable.
Армія не мала іншого вибору, окрім як відступити, коли наступ ворога став занадто грізним.
02
відступати, відмовлятися
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Intransitive
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The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
Компанія змушена була відступити від свого рішення підвищити ціни через скарги клієнтів.
03
відступати, відходити
to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant
Intransitive
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The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
Туристи відступили до печери, щоб уникнути палючої спеки.
04
відходити, затворюватися
to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place for rest, reflection, or escape from stress or conflict
Intransitive: to retreat somewhere
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The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
Художник відійшов до віддаленої студії, щоб зосередитися на своєму новому полотні.
Retreat
01
the military withdrawal of troops to a safer or more strategic position, often following defeat or pressure from a stronger enemy
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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
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They planned a family retreat by the lake.
03
the act of withdrawing, stepping back, or moving away from danger or difficulty
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Retreat was the only option when the fire spread.
04
відступ, притулок
a quiet and private place where one can be alone
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The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
Хатина в лісі служила спокійним притулком для письменниці, щоб зосередитися на своєму романі.
05
(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag
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Soldiers stood at attention during retreat.
06
a signal ordering troops to withdraw from a dangerous position
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Hearing the retreat, the soldiers began to fall back.
07
the act of backing down or reversing a position due to criticism or opposition
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His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
