Retreat /(?)/

1. The act of retiring or withdrawing one's self, especially from what is dangerous or disagreeable.

   In a retreat he otruns any lackey.

2. The place to which anyone retires; a place or privacy or safety; a refuge; an asylum.

   He built his son a house of pleasure, and spared no cost to make a delicious retreat.

   That pleasing shade they sought, a soft retreat From sudden April showers, a shelter from the heat.

3. The retiring of an army or body of men from the face of an enemy, or from any ground occupied to a greater distance from the enemy, or from an advanced position. (Mil. & Naval.)
4. A special season of solitude and silence to engage in religious exercises. (Eccl.)

imp. & p. p. Retreated; p. pr. & vb. n. Retreating

1. To make a retreat; to retire from any position or place; to withdraw; as, the defeated army retreated from the field.

   The rapid currents drive Towards the retreating sea their furious tide.