noun🔗ShareThe act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant."After the argument, the children made a retreat to their rooms. "militaryactionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position."After the heated argument, the couple took a retreat to their bedroom to calm down. "militaryactionpositiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security."The garden was her favorite retreat, a quiet place where she could read and be alone. "placebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA peaceful, quiet place in which to urinate and defecate: an outhouse; a lavatory."The old farmhouse had a small wooden retreat behind it for guests. "utilityplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude."After a stressful week of exams, the student sought a retreat in the quiet countryside. "mindsoulreligionphilosophytimeholidayplaceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period of meditation, prayer or study."After a long week of exams, Sarah needed a retreat to focus on her studies. "religionmindsoulperiodphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWithdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack."The army's retreat from the mountain pass was orderly and swift. "militarywarpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA signal for a military withdrawal."The general issued the retreat order, signaling the soldiers to withdraw from the battlefield. "militarysignalactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base."The retreat signaled the end of the workday at the military base. "militarymusicsoundsignaltraditionactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA military ceremony to lower the flag."The retreat ceremony was held at sunrise, marking the end of the school day. "militaryritualwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe move of a piece from a threatened position."The chess rook made a quick retreat from the corner to avoid capture. "positionactiongamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo withdraw from a position, go back."After the argument, the angry teenager retreated to his room. "actionmilitarypositionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a glacier) To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures."The glacier retreated significantly this summer due to warmer temperatures. "environmentgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slope back."a retreating forehead"geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently."The teacher retreated from her usual method of teaching math and tried a new approach to help the students understand fractions. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo apply treatment to (an injury, a surface, etc.) again"The doctor retreated the antiseptic to the cut on her arm, ensuring it was thoroughly cleaned. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
