retreating

UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/

Translations

retreatinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/
The retreating army left behind a trail of destruction.
Отступающая армия оставила за собой след разрушений.
The retreating tide revealed hidden treasures on the beach.
Убывающий прилив открыл скрытые сокровища на пляже.
retreatingnoun
UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning the act of withdrawing.
retreatverb

retreating

Gerund

retreated
Past Simple
retreated
Past Participle
retreating
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtriːt/
US
/rɪˈtrit/
The army had to retreat due to heavy losses.
Армия была вынуждена отступать из-за больших потерь.
She decided to retreat to her room to think.
Она решила уйти в свою комнату, чтобы подумать.
The tide began to retreat, revealing the sandy beach.
Прилив начал отходить, обнажая песчаный пляж.
Additional translations
двинуть назад
Synonyms
move away
back off
fall back
pull back

Definitions

retreatinggerund / present participle
Moving backward or withdrawing from a position or situation.
The retreating army left behind a trail of destruction.
Becoming less intense or diminishing in strength.
The retreating storm clouds signaled the end of the heavy rain.
retreatingnoun
The act or process of withdrawing or moving back.
The slow retreating of the glaciers has been documented for decades.
retreatverb
To withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.
The soldiers were forced to retreat after the enemy launched a surprise attack.
To move back or withdraw, especially to a more favorable position.
The hikers decided to retreat to the cabin when the storm intensified.
To change one's mind or plans as a result of criticism or difficulty.
After facing backlash, the company decided to retreat from its initial decision to raise prices.
To go to a quiet or secluded place for rest or meditation.
She retreats to her garden every evening to unwind and reflect on her day.