Definition of Retreat
Retreat
re·treat
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to withdraw or draw back;
e.g. The enemy force was forced to retreat their tanks and missiles.
(verb)
a decline in value or number;
e.g. The shares retreated by 30 points today.
(verb)
to withdraw to a place;
e.g. After the celebration, they retreated to the solitude of the beach.
(noun)
the act or instance of moving back, pulling out, or withdrawing;
e.g. The woman took a step back in retreat when the bright light shined in her eyes.
(noun)
a secluded and quiet place where one can relax or take a break;
e.g. I am going for a retreat in the Pocono Mountains with my friend.
(noun)
the act of receding from a certain position or situation;
e.g. She was taken by surprise by her son's decision to retreat from his public lifestyle to focus on himself.
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