retreat
/rɪˈtrit/
verb
- To move back or withdraw from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.
- The army retreated to a safer position behind the river.
- Seeing the bear, the hikers decided to retreat slowly.
- The soldiers had to retreat when the enemy advanced.
- To move away from a place or person to avoid something unpleasant or to find privacy.
- After the argument, she retreated to her room to calm down.
- He retreated from the noisy party and sat in the garden.
- The cat retreated under the bed when the dog came in.
- To change one's mind or position on a decision or opinion, often due to pressure or new information.
- The company retreated from its proposed price increase after customer complaints.
- She retreated from her plan to quit her job after talking to her mentor.
- The politician retreated from his earlier statement after public criticism.
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noun
- An act of moving back or withdrawing from a dangerous or difficult situation.
- The hikers made a quick retreat as the storm approached.
- The general ordered a retreat when the enemy surrounded them.
- The team's retreat from the competition was unexpected.
- A quiet, private place where someone goes to rest, relax, or be alone.
- She has a small retreat in her garden where she reads.
- They rented a cabin in the mountains as a weekend retreat.
- The spa offers a peaceful retreat from city life.
- A period of time spent away from normal life for rest, study, or religious reflection.
- The yoga retreat lasted for a week and helped her relax.
- The church organized a retreat for young members.
- He attended a meditation retreat to clear his mind.
- A signal for withdrawal, especially a military bugle call at the end of the day.
- The sound of retreat echoed across the camp.
- The soldiers stood at attention during the retreat ceremony.
- The bugler played retreat at sunset.
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