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British pronunciation
/ɹɪtɹˈiːt/

Definition & Meaning of "retreat"in English

to retreat
01

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

Intransitive
to retreat definition and meaning
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Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.
During the battle, the soldiers were instructed to retreat to a more defensible position.
02

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

Intransitive
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He quickly retreated from his position after realizing it was n’t well-received by the team.
The company had to retreat on their decision to raise prices, due to customer complaints.
03

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

Intransitive
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When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade.
The hikers retreated to the cave to escape the scorching heat.
04

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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After a long week, she decided to retreat to the cabin in the woods for some peace and quiet.
The artist retreated to a remote studio to focus on his new painting.
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 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

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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

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The hikers ' retreat from the storm was timely.
The animal 's retreat into its burrow signaled fear.
04

a quiet and private place where one can be alone

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She found solace in her garden retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The cabin in the woods served as a peaceful retreat for the writer to focus on her novel.
05

(in military) a bugle call played at sunset to signal the lowering of the flag

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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

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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

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The company made a retreat after public backlash.
His retreat from the policy angered supporters.
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