retreat

/ɹɪtɹˈiːt/

/ɹiˈtɹit/

to retreat

MAIN VERB

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

synonyms : draw back

antonyms : advance

to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something

synonyms : back away

move back

synonyms : retrograde

move away, as for privacy

Retreat

an act of moving away from a place of conflict duo to danger or defeat

the act of moving to a more secluded place in order to relax, meditate, or rest

synonyms : retirement

the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)

antonyms : progress

an area where you can be alone

synonyms : hideaway

(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset

(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

an act of changing one's mind about something because of people's negative comments and criticisms

Examples

1. The team then beats a retreat from the mall, hoping no one noticed them.

2. Next month, I will go on a yoga retreat to recharge my batteries.

3. Just as a turtle retreats into its shell for protection, the turtle bean provides a nutritious and hearty meal.

4. Due to the impending rain we did not hang around on the summit, but instead made hasty retreat back to the van.