retreat
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/rɪˈtriːt/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈtriːt/
noun
C1
Moving away from danger or defeat
The army made a quick retreat from the battle.
C1
Escaping to a safer or nicer situation
Reading books is my retreat from daily stress.
R
Changing a decision because of problems
The company's retreat from its promise upset customers.
R
A quiet private place to get away
Their mountain retreat is perfect for relaxation.
R
Time away for prayer or thought
She attended a weekend retreat for meditation.
intransitive verb
C1
Move away from danger or defeat
Soldiers had to retreat when enemies advanced.
C1
Move back or away
The ocean waves retreat at low tide.
C1
Go to a quieter or safer place
He likes to retreat to his garden after work.
R
Change your mind because of difficulty
The leader had to retreat from his plan.
R
Lose value
Stock prices retreat during market worries.
translation
Moving away from danger or defeat; Escaping to a safer or nicer situation; Changing a decision because of problems; A quiet private place to get away; Time away for prayer or thought
Move away from danger or defeat; Move back or away; Go to a quieter or safer place; Change your mind because of difficulty; Lose value
Word Forms
3rd Present
retreats
Past
retreated
Perfect
retreated
Progressive
retreating
Plural
retreats