(of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat

the French retreated in disarray

an act of moving back or withdrawing

a speedy retreat

the army was in retreat

a signal for a military force to withdraw

the bugle sounded a retreat

a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax

their country retreat in Ireland

a decline in the value of shares

a gloomy stock market forecast sent share prices into a rapid retreat