How to pronounce“retreat”in English
IPA/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/
Syllablesre·tre·at
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noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
“In a retreat he outruns any lackey.”
noun
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
verb
To withdraw from a position, go back.
verb
To withdraw from a position, go back.
“The general refused to order his soldiers to retreat, despite being vastly outnumbered.”
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