Definitions
of retreat
1. [n] - a place of privacy 2. [n] - (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position 3. [n] - (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset 4. [n] - (military) withdrawal to a more favorable position 5. [v] - move away, as for privacy 6. [v] - make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
Quotes
- Example use of the word retreat1. a place affording peace and quiet 2. We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him 3. He backed out of his earlier promise 4. The aggressive investment company pulled in its horns 5. The Pope retreats to Castelgondolfo every summer
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