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Definition retreat in British English
retreat
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/rɪˈtriːt/
Example
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it is an ideal rural retreat.
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2
an attempt to avoid a dangerous, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation, especially by moving away from it
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3
a change in a person's or organization's ideas, opinion, or decision after they have been criticized or opposed
Example
This represents a retreat from the Chancellor's usual policies.
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