[rɪˈtriːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat
(e.g: the French retreated in disarray)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French retret (noun), retraiter (verb), from Latin retrahere ‘pull back’ (see retract)

[rɪˈtriːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of moving back or withdrawing
(e.g: a speedy retreat)

- a signal for a military force to withdraw
(e.g: the bugle sounded a retreat)

- a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax
(e.g: their country retreat in Ireland)

- a decline in the value of shares
(e.g: a gloomy stock market forecast sent share prices into a rapid retreat)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French retret (noun), retraiter (verb), from Latin retrahere ‘pull back’ (see retract)