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retreat


2retreat

verb

Definition of RETREAT

intransitive verb
1
: to make a retreat : withdraw
2
: to slope backward
transitive verb
: to draw or lead back : remove; specifically : to move (a piece) back in chess
re·treat·er noun

Examples of RETREAT

  1. When the enemy attacked, our troops were forced to retreat.
  2. They retreated behind trees for safety.
  3. He quickly retreated from the room.
  4. After her defeat, she retreated from politics.

First Known Use of RETREAT

15th century

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