Plural for an act of moving back or withdrawing
“The troops would make their retreat in the midst of heavy bombardment.”
Plural for a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax
“The treehouse offers a quiet retreat overlooking the forest canopy.”
Plural for a period or place of seclusion for the purposes of prayer and meditation
“She discovered that John had secretly gone into retreat to clear his mind.”
Plural for the act of altering one's opinion about something
“The opposition welcomed the prime minister's retreat on the tax issue.”
To retreat from something frightening or dangerous
“With winter coming, Napoleon realizes that his invasion has stalled, forcing his retreat from Russia.”
To ebb or flow out
“The ice will begin to retreat during the warmer periods.”
To alter one's opinion about something
“The government chose to retreat over the unpopular proposal.”
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