後退 — meaning in English

English meaning

• regress verb To move backward to an earlier, less developed stage.
• retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
• withdraw verb To take money out of a bank account.

Senses

後退 is used for these senses in English:

• regress (intransitive) To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.
• retreat The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
• retreat (intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
• withdraw To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military) , to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.

regress — full definition

1. verb To move backward to an earlier, less developed stage.
2. noun A return or movement back to an earlier state.

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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