retreat in Dutch
retreat in Dutch is aftocht, terugtocht, terugtrekking — retreat means the act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
retreat in Dutch
aftocht
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
terugtocht
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
terugtrekking
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
retraite
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude, especially for meditation, prayer, or study.
terugtrekken
(intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
What does "retreat" mean?
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noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
"The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in."
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noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
"They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains."
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verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
"The troops retreated to higher ground."
retreat in a sentence
- The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in.
- The soldiers began an orderly retreat under heavy fire.
- They booked a weekend retreat in the mountains.
- She went on a silent meditation retreat to clear her head.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "retreat" in Dutch?
"retreat" in Dutch is aftocht, terugtocht, terugtrekking. retreat means: The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
How do you use "retreat" in a sentence?
Example: "The army sounded the retreat as enemy forces closed in." In Dutch, "retreat" is aftocht, terugtocht, terugtrekking.
Are there other ways to say "retreat" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "retreat": aftocht, terugtocht, terugtrekking, retraite, terugtrekken.
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