retreat (Meaning)
retreat (n)
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
an area where you can be alone
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
retreat (v)
pull back or move away or backward
move away, as for privacy
move back
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
retreat (n.)
The act of retiring or withdrawing one's self, especially from what is dangerous or disagreeable.
The place to which anyone retires; a place or privacy or safety; a refuge; an asylum.
The retiring of an army or body of men from the face of an enemy, or from any ground occupied to a greater distance from the enemy, or from an advanced position.
The withdrawing of a ship or fleet from an enemy for the purpose of avoiding an engagement or escaping after defeat.
A signal given in the army or navy, by the beat of a drum or the sounding of trumpet or bugle, at sunset (when the roll is called), or for retiring from action.
A special season of solitude and silence to engage in religious exercises.
A period of several days of withdrawal from society to a religious house for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion; as, to appoint or observe a retreat.
retreat (v. i.)
To make a retreat; to retire from any position or place; to withdraw; as, the defeated army retreated from the field.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retreat
retreat Sentence Examples
- The army was forced to undertake a strategic retreat in the face of an overwhelming enemy force.
- After a long and arduous journey, the hikers retreated to a secluded campsite to rest and recover.
- The politician announced his decision to retreat from the election, citing personal reasons.
- The employees retreated to the conference room for a brainstorming session.
- The soldiers retreated to their bunker for safety during the heavy bombardment.
- The yoga instructor led the class through a series of relaxing and restorative yoga retreats.
- The couple retreated to their honeymoon suite to spend a weekend of blissful solitude.
- The company announced a temporary retreat from the market due to economic uncertainty.
- The athlete retreated to his training facility for an intensive preparation session ahead of the competition.
- The artist retreated to his studio to find inspiration and create new works of art.
FAQs About the word retreat
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat, a place of privacy; a place affording peac
withdrawal, retirement,pullout, revulsion, recoil,pullback, rout, recession, disengagement
advance,advance,,advancement, advancement
The army was forced to undertake a strategic retreat in the face of an overwhelming enemy force.
After a long and arduous journey, the hikers retreated to a secluded campsite to rest and recover.
The politician announced his decision to retreat from the election, citing personal reasons.
The employees retreated to the conference room for a brainstorming session.
