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Retreat
rɪˈtriːt
- (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat
"the French retreated in disarray"
withdraw retire draw back pull back pull out fall back give way give ground recoil flee take flight beat a retreat beat a hasty retreat run away run off make a run for it run for it make off take off take to one's heels make a break for it bolt make a quick exit clear out make one's getaway escape head for the hills- move back or withdraw
"it becomes so hot that the lizards retreat into the shade"
- withdraw to a quiet or secluded place
"after the funeral he retreated to Scotland"
- change one's mind or plans as a result of criticism or difficulty
"his proposals were clearly unreasonable and he was forced to retreat"
- (of shares) decline in value
"the company reported healthy figures but the shares retreated"
- move (a piece) back from a forward or threatened position on the board
- an act of moving back or withdrawing
"a speedy retreat"
- an act of changing one's mind or plans as a result of criticism or difficulty
"the trade unions made a retreat from their earlier position"
- a signal for a military force to withdraw
"the bugle sounded a retreat"
- a military musical ceremony carried out at sunset, originating in the playing of drums and bugles to tell soldiers to return to camp for the night
- a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax
"their country retreat in Ireland"
- a period or place of seclusion for the purposes of prayer and meditation
"the bishop is away on his annual retreat"
- a decline in the value of shares
"a gloomy stock market forecast sent share prices into a rapid retreat"