English-Spanish translations for retreat

retirarseRetirarse al abrigo de las propias fronteras no es una opción. Retreating behind the borders is not an option. Si los terroristas tienen un refugio seguro, seguirán floreciendo porque tienen un lugar al que retirarse. If terrorists have a safe haven they will continue to flourish because they have somewhere to retreat to. Sin embargo, todo lo que los empresarios en huelga consiguieron hacer fue paralizar la economía del país antes de retirarse en desbandada. However, all the striking businessmen managed to do was to cripple the country's economy before retreating in disarray.
retiroSe dice que algunas personas que se toman períodos de reflexión están «en retiro», y algunos retiros se realizan mejor que otros. Some people who are having periods of reflection are otherwise known to be ‘in retreat’ and some retreats are made in better order than others.

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position
A peaceful, quiet place in which to urinate and defecate: an outhouse; a lavatory
A period of meditation, prayer or study
A signal for a military withdrawal
A military ceremony to lower the flag
To withdraw from a position, go back
To slope back

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