retreat

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Rückzugs oder des Zurückweichens von einer Position, aus einer Situation oder einem Gefecht bezeichnet, oft aus Sicherheits- oder strategischen Gründen; auch ein Ort der Zuflucht oder Abgeschiedenheit.

A noun referring to the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, situation, or engagement, often for safety or strategic reasons.

1. Military withdrawalB2formal

   An act of moving back or withdrawing from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.

   Rückzug

   • The army ordered a strategic retreat to regroup.
   • The soldiers made a hasty retreat under heavy fire.
   • The general called for a retreat to avoid further losses.

   Synonymedisengagementevacuationfallbackpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antonymeadvanceassaultattackchargeoffensiveonslaught

2. Peaceful placeB1formal

   A quiet, secluded place where one can relax, rest, or reflect.

   Rückzugsort

   • They spent the weekend at a mountain retreat.
   • The spa offers a peaceful retreat from city life.
   • She booked a yoga retreat in the countryside.

   Synonymeasylumhavenoasisrefugeresortsanctuaryshelter

   Antonymebustleclamorcommotionhubbubturmoil

3. Act of avoidingB2informal

   An act of moving away from a commitment, problem, or confrontation.

   Rückzug

   • His sudden retreat from the conversation surprised everyone.
   • The company's retreat from the deal was unexpected.
   • She made a quiet retreat from the argument.

   Synonymeavoidanceescapeevasionflightpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antonymeadvanceapproachconfrontation

• Sich von einer Position, einem Ort oder einer Konfrontation zurückziehen, oft wegen Gefahr, Niederlage oder des Bedürfnisses nach Rückzug oder Abgeschiedenheit.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position, situation, or engagement, often due to danger, defeat, or a need for seclusion.

1. Withdraw from dangerB1formal

   To move back or withdraw from a dangerous or difficult situation, especially in a military context.

   Sich zurückziehen

   • The army was forced to retreat after heavy losses.
   • They retreated to a safer position behind the hill.
   • The soldiers retreated under the cover of darkness.

   Synonymedraw backfall backpull backrecederecoilretirewithdraw

   Antonymeadvanceattackcharge

2. B1formal

   To move away from a place or person, often to find peace or privacy.

   Sich zurückziehen

   • She retreated to her room to read a book.
   • He retreated from the noisy party to the quiet garden.
   • They retreated to the countryside for the weekend.

   Synonymeback awayfall backpull backrecederetirewithdraw

   Antonymeadvanceapproachproceed

3. Change opinion or decisionB2formal

   To change one's mind or withdraw from a previous position or commitment.

   Zurückweichen

   • The politician retreated from his earlier statement.
   • She retreated from her promise after the controversy.
   • He retreated from the deal when he learned the risks.

   Synonymeback downbacktrackclimb downconcederecantrecederenege

   Antonymeassertholdmaintainpersiststick