ritirata — meaning in English

English meaning

• retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
• toilet noun A fixture, usually with a bowl and seat, used for urination and defecation and flushed with water.

Senses

ritirata is used for these senses in English:

• retreat The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
• rollback A withdrawal of military forces.
• toilet (UK, AU, HK) A room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]

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.

toilet — full definition

1. noun A fixture, usually with a bowl and seat, used for urination and defecation and flushed with water.
2. noun A room containing such a fixture; a bathroom or restroom.
3. noun A very dirty or run-down place (informal, disparaging).
4. verb To urinate or defecate in a toilet, or to help someone (such as a child) do so.

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