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Retreated: meaning, definitions and examples

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retreated

 

[ rษชหˆtriหtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

Retreated refers to the act of withdrawing from a position, especially in the context of military forces moving away from an enemy. It can also be used in non-military contexts to describe someone who moves back or away from a challenging situation or confrontation. Retreating is often considered a strategic decision when facing unfavorable circumstances. The term can imply a sense of regrouping or reconsideration of tactics rather than complete defeat.

Synonyms

backed away, receded, retired, withdrew.

Examples of usage

  • The army retreated to safer ground.
  • After realizing the truth, she retreated from the confrontation.
  • The soldiers were ordered to retreat swiftly.
  • Seeing the storm approaching, they retreated indoors.

Translations

Translations of the word "retreated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retirou-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เฅ‡ เคนเคŸ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zog zurรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mundur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั‚ัƒะฟะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycofaล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ’ค้€€ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'est retirรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se retirรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geri รงekildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„ํ‡ดํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงุฌุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ustoupil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ustรบpil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ค้€€ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umaknil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณr รญ burtu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚า›ะฐ ัˆะตะณั–ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœ แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geri รงษ™kildi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se retirรณ

Etymology

The word 'retreat' comes from the Old French 'retrait', which means 'a withdrawing'. This itself can be traced back to the Latin 'retrahere', meaning 'to draw back'. The usage of the term has evolved over the centuries but has maintained its core meaning of withdrawing or pulling back. Originally associated with military maneuvers, the term began to encompass personal and social contexts as well, referring to times when individuals or groups withdraw for reflection, rest, or solitude. In contemporary usage, 'retreat' can be both a physical act and a metaphor, often associated with the need for self-care or strategic planning. As society has modernized, the implications of the word have broadened, reflecting a wide range of scenarios where retreating can be seen as a form of wisdom rather than a mere act of cowardice.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,608, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.