retreat

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по отступлению или отходу с позиции, из ситуации или столкновения, часто в целях безопасности или по стратегическим причинам.

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.

   Отступление

   • 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.

   Synonymsdisengagementevacuationfallbackpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antonymsadvanceassaultattackchargeoffensiveonslaught

2. Peaceful placeB1formal

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

   Уединённое место

   • 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.

   Synonymsasylumhavenoasisrefugeresortsanctuaryshelter

   Antonymsbustleclamorcommotionhubbubturmoil

3. Act of avoidingB2informal

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

   Уклонение

   • 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.

   Synonymsavoidanceescapeevasionflightpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antonymsadvanceapproachconfrontation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия отступления или ухода с позиции, ситуации или столкновения, часто из-за опасности, поражения или необходимости уединения.

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.

   Отступить

   • 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.

   Synonymsdraw backfall backpull backrecederecoilretirewithdraw

   Antonymsadvanceattackcharge

2. B1formal

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

   Удалиться

   • 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.

   Synonymsback awayfall backpull backrecederetirewithdraw

   Antonymsadvanceapproachproceed

3. Change opinion or decisionB2formal

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

   Отступить

   • 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.

   Synonymsback downbacktrackclimb downconcederecantrecederenege

   Antonymsassertholdmaintainpersiststick