Danish Meaning of retreat

Tilbagetrækning

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Definitions and Meaning of retreat in English

Wordnet

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)

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

retreat (v. i.)

To make a retreat; to retire from any position or place; to withdraw; as, the defeated army retreated from the field.

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Tilbagetrækning

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