Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retreat
verb, noun
/rɪˈtriːt/
Definition
To withdraw from a difficult situation or to move back from a place.
Examples
- The soldiers were ordered to retreat to a safer location.
- After a long day, she enjoyed a peaceful retreat in the countryside.
- During the meeting, he decided to retreat from the discussion to think about his response.
Meaning
Retreat can refer to a physical action of pulling back or a more metaphorical sense of stepping back to consider something.
Synonyms
- withdraw
- pull back
- recede
- retirement
- escape
