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retreat

Definition

noun: movement by soldiers away from an enemy because the enemy is winning or has won a battle
noun: an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
verb: to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc.
verb: to make a retreat
usually singular
synonyms: withdraw, refuge, asylum

Examples

Some of her friends were surprised by her 'retreat' from public life following her defeat in the election.
He 'made/beat a hasty retreat' [=he left quickly] when he realized he had entered the wrong office.
A group of teenagers was causing trouble, but they 'beat a hasty retreat' when the cops arrived.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) the most beautiful thing we've ever stole from the Indians. (car engines) What is that? A billionaires' retreat. Yeah, the heads of America's most powerful media companies have come to enjoy nature. DRIVER: Put up the cell phone tower. (..)
2016 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Fland Canyon Season: 27 Episode 19