retreat

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de retirarse o retroceder de una posición, situación o enfrentamiento, a menudo por seguridad o por razones estratégicas; también puede referirse a un lugar apartado o refugio para descansar o aislarse.

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.

   Retirada militar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdisengagementevacuationfallbackpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antónimosadvanceassaultattackchargeoffensiveonslaught

2. Peaceful placeB1formal

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

   Lugar de retiro

   • 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.

   Sinónimosasylumhavenoasisrefugeresortsanctuaryshelter

   Antónimosbustleclamorcommotionhubbubturmoil

3. Act of avoidingB2informal

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

   Retirada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosavoidanceescapeevasionflightpullbackretirementwithdrawal

   Antónimosadvanceapproachconfrontation

• Verbo que denota la acción de retroceder o alejarse de una posición, situación o enfrentamiento, frecuentemente por peligro, derrota o necesidad de aislamiento.

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.

   Retirarse (ante el peligro)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdraw backfall backpull backrecederecoilretirewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceattackcharge

2. B1formal

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

   Retirarse (alejarse de un lugar)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosback awayfall backpull backrecederetirewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceapproachproceed

3. Change opinion or decisionB2formal

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

   Retroceder en una opinión o decisión

   • 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.

   Sinónimosback downbacktrackclimb downconcederecantrecederenege

   Antónimosassertholdmaintainpersiststick