retreat — to move back or withdraw, especially from something dangerous or unpleasant
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move back or withdraw, especially from something dangerous or unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈtriːt/
Korean meaning: 후퇴하다, 물러나다
Korean pronunciation: 리**트리**트
Example Sentences
- When mom found out about the broken vase, we decided to retreat to our rooms
- The CEO announced a company retreat to a luxury resort
- My cat always retreats under the bed when the vacuum cleaner comes out
retreat
VERB//rɪˈtriːt//
to move back or withdraw, especially from something dangerous or unpleasant
to move back or withdraw, especially from something dangerous or unpleasant
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Origin
From Old French 'retraite', derived from Latin 'retrahere' meaning 'to draw back'. The word combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'trahere' (to draw or pull).
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“When mom found out about the broken vase, we decided to retreat to our rooms”
“The CEO announced a company retreat to a luxury resort”
“My cat always retreats under the bed when the vacuum cleaner comes out”
“The government was forced to retreat from its original policy”
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