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replier — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fold verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
  • retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.

Senses

replier is used for these senses in English:

  • fold (intransitive) To give way on a point or in an argument.
  • fold up (idiomatic, transitive) To make or become more compact by folding.
  • retreat (intransitive) To withdraw military forces.

fold — full definition

  1. verb To bend something, especially paper or fabric, over on itself.
  2. verb To stop or withdraw, especially from a card game bet or a failing business.
  3. noun A crease or bend made by folding.
  4. noun A fenced enclosure for keeping sheep, or, figuratively, a group united by shared belief or purpose.

retreat — full definition

  1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
  2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
  3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

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