verb๐ShareTo treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently."After receiving feedback, the author retreats the same scene in her novel, making it more exciting. "actionprocesswayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo apply treatment to (an injury, a surface, etc.) again"The doctor retreats the burn on his hand with fresh aloe vera gel every few hours to help it heal faster. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant."The student's retreats from challenging math problems often led to frustration. "actionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position."The army's retreats allowed the enemy to advance further into the city. "directionactionmilitarypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security."The garden became a peaceful retreat for the student, offering a quiet place to study away from the noisy school hallways. "placebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA peaceful, quiet place in which to urinate and defecate: an outhouse; a lavatory."During the camping trip, the campers appreciated having designated retreats a short distance from the tents. "utilityplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.""The yoga studio offers weekend retreats for people who want to relax and de-stress." "mindsoulreligionphilosophyplaceperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA period of meditation, prayer or study."Many students find that silent retreats help them focus on their studies and reduce stress. "religionphilosophymindsoulperiodtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareWithdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack."The army's retreats after heavy losses showed the enemy's superior power. "militarywaractionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA signal for a military withdrawal."The bugle call was the retreats, signaling the soldiers to withdraw from the battlefield. "militarywarsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base."Every evening at sunset, the clear sound of retreats echoes across the army base, signaling the end of the day. "militarymusicsignalsoundritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA military ceremony to lower the flag."Every evening at 5 PM, the army base observes retreats, the solemn ceremony of lowering the flag for the day. "militaryritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe move of a piece from a threatened position."After considering all possible moves, the chess player saw that only retreats offered a chance to save his queen. "positionmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo withdraw from a position, go back."The army retreats after losing the battle. "actionpositionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a glacier) To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures."The glacier retreats further up the mountain each summer due to rising temperatures. "environmentgeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo slope back."a retreating forehead"geographygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading