retreating

rɪˈtritɪŋ
Can also be a form of:
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of retreating into Russian,

Adjective

1.

battle tactics

going backward, pulling away from a place or situation
отступающий отходящий
  • The troops were retreating after the failed attack.Войска были отступающими после неудавшейся атаки.
2.

withdrawal

pulling back from a commitment or stance
  • He was retreating from his earlier promises.Он отступал от своих прежних обещаний.

Noun

movement

the act of moving back from something
отступление nдвижение назад отход
  • The retreating of the army was swift and organized.Отступление армии было быстрым и организованным.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of retreating in English

Examples of retreating in a sentence

  • The general ordered a halt to the retreating units.
  • The retreating army left the city in silence.
  • Her retreating attitude was evident in the negotiations.
  • The retreating of the tide revealed rocks along the shore.
  • The retreating of the troops left the outpost unprotected.
retreat
rɪˈtrit
Verb
intr.
1.

withdrawal

move back from a position or place
  • The army decided to retreat from the battlefield.Армия решила отступить с поля боя.
2.

lifestyle

give up a plan or way of life
  • They had to retreat from their ambitious project.Им пришлось отказаться от своего амбициозного проекта.
Noun
1.

withdrawal

act of moving back from danger
отступление ретрит retritотход motchod
  • The army's retreat was swift and strategic.Отступление армии было быстрым и стратегическим.
2.

seclusion

quiet place for rest or privacy
убежище приют mpriyutрекреация
  • She found peace at the mountain retreat.Она нашла покой в горном убежище.
3.

contemplation

period of meditation or religious study
  • He attended a spiritual retreat last summer.Прошлым летом он посетил духовное ретрит.
4.

military

RareUK
ceremony for lowering the flag
RareUK
спуск флага церемония спуска флага ритуал спуска флага
  • The retreat ceremony was held at sunset.Церемония спуска флага состоялась на закате.

Expressions with retreat: examples in English and translations in Russian

быстро отступить
спешно ретироваться
When the rain started, we beat a hasty retreat to the car.
уйти в себя
замкнуться в себе
She tends to retreat into her shell when she's feeling overwhelmed.
ретироваться
When the storm hit, we beat a retreat.
скрыться
удрать
He made his retreat before anyone noticed him.
дать сигнал к отступлению
The CEO decided to sound the retreat from the failing market.
уходить в себя
уйти в себя
During stressful times, she retreats inside herself.

Translations of "retreating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

отступать - otstupat'

The boar always achieves its goals, not retreating halfway.

Вепрь всегда добивается своих целей, не отступая на полпути.

отступающий - otstupayushchiy

He found solace in the retreating tides that brought peace to his mind.

Он находил утешение в отступающих приливах, которые приносили покой его разуму.

отступление - otstupleniye

Alexius and his guards resisted as long as they could before retreating.

Алексей и его охрана оказывали серьёзное сопротивление, пока не решили начать отступление.

отступить - otstupit'

In this case, better retreating and trying to escape from the trap.

В таком случае лучше отступить и попытаться выбраться из ловушки.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

retreating: Examples and translations in context

The defenders held their ground, not retreating even under heavy enemy fire.

Защитники не уступали и не отступали даже под сильным огнём противника.

A true leader shows gallantry when others are retreating in fear.

Истинный лидер проявляет отвагу, когда другие в страхе отступают.

I wasn't prepared for how much the desert's retreating.

Я не ожидала, что пустыня будет отступать так быстро.

The dog joyfully splashed in the foaming surf, chasing after the retreating waves.

Собака радостно плескалась в пенистой прибое, гоняясь за отступающими волнами.

With the herd retreating to water, the bear must move quickly.

Медведь должен двигаться быстро, т.к. стадо отступает к воде.

Militants there have huge losses and retreating on all fronts.

Боевики несут там огромные потери и отступают на всех направлениях.

So, I hear you're fleet is retreating from the replicators.

Так, я слышал, что твой флот отступает от репликаторов.

While others were retreating, the infantryman held his ground and defended his position.

Пока другие отступали, пехотинец удерживал свою позицию и защищал её.

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “r”:
Why use Reverso English-Russian Dictionary to learn "retreating"?
  • Find accurate translations for "retreating" in Russian

    Explore various translations of "retreating" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "retreating" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "retreating" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "retreating" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "retreating" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "retreating" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-Russian translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store