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Word: Retreat
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from Old French retret (noun), retraiter (verb), from Latin retrahere ‘pull back’ (see retract)
rɪˈtriːt
(of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat
Short Definition:withdraw from enemy forces as result of their superior power or after defeat
Examples:- the French retreated in disarray
Word: Retreat
Speech Type: Noun
rɪˈtriːt
an act of moving back or withdrawing
Short Definition:act of moving back or withdrawing
Examples:- a speedy retreat
- the army was in retreat
a signal for a military force to withdraw
Short Definition:signal for military force to withdraw
Examples:- the bugle sounded a retreat
a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax
Short Definition:quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax
Examples:- their country retreat in Ireland
a decline in the value of shares
Short Definition:decline in value of shares
Examples:- a gloomy stock market forecast sent share prices into a rapid retreat
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