Retreat

Meaning

Noun

●

The

of

or

, as from something

, or unpleasant.

●

The

of

and

from a forward position.

●

A

,

place

or security.

●

In Buildings & Rooms:

A

,

place in which to

and

: an

; a lavatory.

●

A

of

,

, or solitude.

●

A

of

,

or study.

●

Withdrawal by

from a

or from

attack.

●

A

for a

withdrawal.

●

A

or

the

of the

at

, as on a

base.

●

A

to lower the flag.

●

In Chess:

The

from a

position.

Verb

●

To

from a

, go back.

To

forces

●

To

due to

temperatures.

●

To

back.

●

Alternative

of re-treat

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Hold One'S Ground

Stand One'S Ground

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