What is the meaning of Retreat?

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

  1. The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
  2. Withdrawal by a military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.

    The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.

    Withdrawal by a military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.

    A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.

    A peaceful, quiet place in which to urinate and defecate: an outhouse; a lavatory.

    A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.

    A period of meditation, prayer or study.

    A signal for a military withdrawal.

    A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.

    A military ceremony to lower the flag.

    The move of a piece from a threatened position.

    To withdraw from a position, go back.

    1. To withdraw military forces

      To withdraw military forces

      To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.

      To slope back.

      Alternative spelling of re-treat

      a period of meditation, prayer or study; retreat

      a location for such activities

      a period of meditation, prayer or study; retreat

      a location for such activities

      Source: wiktionary.org