Retreated: meaning, definitions and examples
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retreated
[ rษชหtriหtษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น retirou-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅ เคนเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zog zurรผck
๐ฎ๐ฉ mundur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดัััะฟะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ wycofaล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆค้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'est retirรฉ
๐ช๐ธ se retirรณ
๐น๐ท geri รงekildi
๐ฐ๐ท ํํดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุงุฌุน
๐จ๐ฟ ustoupil
๐ธ๐ฐ ustรบpil
๐จ๐ณ ๆค้ไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ umaknil
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณr รญ burtu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััาะฐ ัะตะณัะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geri รงษkildi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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