retreat

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To move back from danger, or a quiet place to rest.

Meanings of «retreat»

1 · verb

to move away from a difficult situation or danger

The soldiers had to retreat when the enemy attacked.

2 · noun

a quiet, peaceful place away from busy life

Every summer, they go to a retreat in the mountains.

Similar: getawayhideawaysanctuary

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The difference between similar words

to get away from danger

escapeget away from a place or dangerThe prisoner escaped through a window.

fleerun away quickly from dangerMany people fled the war.

retreatgo back to a safer placeThe army retreated into the hills.

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