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

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.

The withdrawing of a ship or fleet from an enemy for the
purpose of avoiding an engagement or escaping after defeat.

A signal given in the army or navy, by the beat of a drum
or the sounding of trumpet or bugle, at sunset (when the roll is
called), or for retiring from action.

A special season of solitude and silence to engage in
religious exercises.

A period of several days of withdrawal from society to a
religious house for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion; as,
to appoint or observe a retreat.

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