cit3 teoi3撤退
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Yalechit teui
Definition
To retreat; to withdraw military forces to a safer location to regroup.
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How it's used
Primarily used in military or formal contexts, this term carries a sense of strategic withdrawal rather than just running away. In everyday life, it is occasionally used metaphorically to describe pulling out of a difficult situation or a project, though it still retains a slightly serious tone.
Examples
The army has already retreated to a safe place.
Have they decided to retreat?
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