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How to sign: pull back or move away or backward
"The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb";
Similiar / Same: withdraw, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, move back, retire
Categories: go, locomote, move, travel
Within this category: back up, recede
How to sign: (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
"the disorderly retreat of French troops";
Categories: withdrawal
Within this category: disengagement
How to sign: a gathering outside of one's usual routine, typically for the purpose of rest, recovery, or recreation
"the family camping retreat was a huge success", "the employees were dreading the annual work retreat";
