Look up: retreat

1. retreat
   [Noun] Plural form: retreats. Somewhere you can go to get away from it all.
   Example: My favourite retreat is Tuscany.
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2. retreat
   [n] - a place of privacy 2. [n] - (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position 3. [n] - (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset 4. [n] - (military) withdrawal to a more favorable position 5. [v] - move away, as for privacy 6....
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3. retreat
   In a military action, a rearward movement of forces in response to enemy pressure. Unlike a withdrawal, a retreat involves loss of initiative. ...
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4. Retreat
   step back; opposite of advance
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5. Retreat
   Re·treat' noun [ French retraite , from retraire to withdraw, Latin retrahere ; prefix re- re- + trahere to draw. See Trace , and confer Retract , Retrace .] 1. The act of retiring or ...
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6. Retreat
   Re·treat' intransitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Retreated ; present participle & verbal noun Retreating .] To make a retreat; to retire from any position or place; to withdraw; as...
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7. retreat
   1. The act of retiring or withdrawing one's self, especially from what is dangerous or disagreeable. 'In a retreat he otruns any lackey.' (Shak) ... 2. The place to which anyone retires; a place or privacy or safety; a refuge; an asylum. 'He built his son a house of pleasure, and spared no cost to m...
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8. retreat
   noun (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy`s superior forces or after a defeat; `the disorderly retreat of French troops`
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9. retreat
   noun (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
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10. retreat
    noun a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
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11. Retreat
    • (n.) The place to which anyone retires; a place or privacy or safety; a refuge; an asylum. • (v. i.) To make a retreat; to retire from any position or place; to withdraw; as, the defeated army retreated from the field. • (n.) The withdrawing of a ship or fleet from an enemy for the ...
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12. retreat
    (from the article `monasticism`) ...German sociologist Max Weber (1864–1920), Protestantism has always emphasized active engagement in the world rather than seclusion. This explains ...
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13. retreat
    
    • (military) withdrawal to a more favorable position
    • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
    • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
    • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
    • a area where you can be alone
    • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
    
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14. Retreat
    The act of taking your Active Pokémon and switching it with one of your Benched Pokémon. To retreat, you must discard Energy equal to the Retreat Cost of the Pokémon retreating. This cost is written in the lower right-hand corner of the card.
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15. retreat
    When you take your Active Pokémon and switch it with one of your Benched Pokémon. To retreat, you must discard Energy from the retreating Pokémon equal to the Retreat Cost of the Pokémon. This cost appears in the lower right-hand corner of the card. You can only retreat once per turn.
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16. Retreat
    A relaxed, melodic tune in 3/4 or 9/8 time, played by highland pipers at the close of day in military barracks. It has no connection to military manoeuvering.
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17. Retreat
    (spiritual) The meaning of a `spiritual retreat` can be different for different religious communities. Spiritual Retreats are an integral part of many Buddhist, Christian and Sufi (Islamic) communities. In Buddhism, retreats are seen by some as integral for reconnection to one`s self. Retreat...
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18. Retreat
    `Retreat` may refer to: Places: ;in Great Britain ;in South Africa ;in the United States Other: Films named Retreat include: Albums named Retreat include: Songs named "Retreat" include:
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19. Retreat
    (The Rakes song) "`Retreat`" is a song by English indie rock band The Rakes and is featured on their debut album, Capture/Release. Released on April 25, 2005, it was the second single taken from the album and it charted in the UK Top 40 at #24. Track listings: ;CD <small>(...
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20. Retreat
    (Cries My Heart) "`Retreat (Cries My Heart)`" is a popular song, written by Nancy Farnsworth, Tommy Furtado, and Anita Boyer in 1952. The most popular version was recorded by Patti Page in the same year.
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21. Retreat
    (survivalism) A `retreat` is a place of refuge for those in the survivalist subculture or movement. Retreats are also sometimes called `Bug-Out Locations` (`BOLs`). Survivalist retreats are intended to be self-sufficient, easily defended, and are generally located in lightly populated rural a...
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22. Retreat
    (film) `Retreat` is an upcoming 2011 thriller. It follows Kate (Newton) and Martin (Murphy), a couple who are on retreat in an isolated island after a personal tragedy. Things change when a man suddenly washes ashore, claiming a horrible airborne disease is sweeping through Europe. Cas...
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