How do you pronounce retreat?

retreat is pronounced as /rɪˈtriːt/.

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retreat

🏕️retreat (ʁəˈtʁit)

verb

/rɪˈtriːt/

se retirer (se retirer)

retraction retrench

Signification

to move back or withdraw from a position or situation

Traduction de la signification

se déplacer en arrière ou se retirer d'une position ou situation

Phrases d'exemple

The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.

Les soldats ont dû se retirer après avoir perdu la bataille.

Expressions d'exemple

beat a retreat

faire une retraite

Synonymes

withdraw, back off, pull back, recoil, recede

Antonymes

advance, attack, proceed

Collocations

military retreat, forced retreat, strategic retreat, retreat center

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