2retreat verb
retreats; retreat·ed; retreat·ing [no obj] 1 : to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc.
▪ When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat. ▪ They retreated behind trees for safety. 2 : to move or go away from a place or situation especially because it is dangerous, unpleasant, etc.
▪ He quickly retreated from the room. ▪ After her defeat, she retreated from politics. 3 : to change your opinion or statement about something because it is unpopular — usually + from ▪ The mayor was forced to retreat from his original position. 4 : to move backward
▪ As the temperatures warm, the glaciers begin to retreat. ▪ The floodwaters are retreating. 5 : to go to a place that is quiet and private
▪ They retreated into the next room to talk privately.
▪ When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat. ▪ They retreated behind trees for safety.
▪ He quickly retreated from the room. ▪ After her defeat, she retreated from politics.
▪ As the temperatures warm, the glaciers begin to retreat. ▪ The floodwaters are retreating.
▪ They retreated into the next room to talk privately.
