What is the meaning of Retreat?

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

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

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.

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

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