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In college, I faced an interesting problem. I wanted to play music all the time and yet I wasn't ready for anyone to hear it. To remedy this, I took to retreating to stairwells as a safe place to sing and write music. It was there that I wrote most of my songs in college and really grew into an artist.
Kina Grannis

Meaning of "retreating" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RETREATING

retreating  [rɪˈtriːtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RETREATING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Retreating is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RETREATING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of retreating in the English dictionary

The definition of retreating in the dictionary is moving away. Other definition of retreating is receding.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RETREATING


beating
ˈbiːtɪŋ
cheating
ˈtʃiːtɪŋ
competing
kəmˈpiːtɪŋ
computing
kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ
eating
ˈiːtɪŋ
entreating
ɪnˈtriːtɪŋ
fleeting
ˈfliːtɪŋ
greeting
ˈɡriːtɪŋ
heating
ˈhiːtɪŋ
Keating
ˈkiːtɪŋ
mainstreeting
ˈmeɪnˌstriːtɪŋ
meat-eating
ˈmiːtˌiːtɪŋ
meeting
ˈmiːtɪŋ
overeating
ˌəʊvərˈiːtɪŋ
overheating
ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪŋ
repeating
rɪˈpiːtɪŋ
seating
ˈsiːtɪŋ
sheeting
ˈʃiːtɪŋ
sweeting
ˈswiːtɪŋ
world-beating
ˈwɜːldˌbiːtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RETREATING

retransfer
retransform
retranslate
retranslation
retransmission
retransmit
retread
retreat
retreatant
retreater
retree
retrench
retrenchable
retrenchment
retrial
retribute
retribution
retributive
retributively
retributor

WORDS THAT END LIKE RETREATING

accounting
alternating
boating
calculating
coating
communicating
dating
decorating
devastating
fascinating
floating
frustrating
humiliating
incorporating
mating
operating
rating
rotating
skating
star rating
stimulating

Synonyms and antonyms of retreating in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RETREATING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «retreating» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of retreating

Translation of «retreating» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RETREATING

Find out the translation of retreating to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of retreating from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «retreating» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

撤退
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retirada
570 millions of speakers

English

retreating
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पीछे हटते
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تراجع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отступая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

recuando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপসৃত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

retraite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berundur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rückzug
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後退
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후퇴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mundur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tháo lui
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பின்வாங்கிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

माघार घेत आहे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çekilmeden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ritirata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wycofujące
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відступаючи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

retragere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποχωρώντας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aftog blaas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

retirerande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vikende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of retreating

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RETREATING»

The term «retreating» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.359 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RETREATING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about retreating

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7 QUOTES WITH «RETREATING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word retreating.
1
Kina Grannis
In college, I faced an interesting problem. I wanted to play music all the time and yet I wasn't ready for anyone to hear it. To remedy this, I took to retreating to stairwells as a safe place to sing and write music. It was there that I wrote most of my songs in college and really grew into an artist.
2
Philip Kearny
We ought instead of retreating should follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of all responsible for such declaration, I say to you all, such an order can only be prompted by cowardice or treason.
3
Douglas MacArthur
We are not retreating - we are advancing in another direction.
4
Dolley Madison
And now, dear sister, I must leave this house or the retreating army will make me a prisoner in it by filling up the road I am directed to take.
5
Norman Mailer
Every moment of one's existence one is growing into more or retreating into less. One is always living a little more or dying a little bit.
6
Conor Oberst
I think there's a danger, for me at least, in retreating and going inward and depression. I have to stay diligent against that tendency.
7
Brian Wilson
I'm just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood - but not very often.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RETREATING»

Discover the use of retreating in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to retreating and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Retreating the Political
This book assembles the key essays of two of the most celebrated continental philosophers and provides a sharp and highly original recasting of the notion of the political today.
Phillippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Jean-Luc Nancy, 2005
2
Meeting Life: Writings and Talks on Finding Your Path ...
In this fascinating collection culled from teachings never before brought together in book form, Krishnamurti offers wise reflections and fresh perceptions on love, politics, society, death, self-censorship, relationships, solitude, ...
Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1991
3
How to Retire Without Retreating: Getting Your Ducks In A ...
Godwin provides practical insights on the mental and spiritual preparation that can make retirement a new beginning, a time of productivity, and truly "life's best chapter."
Johnnie Godwin, 2004
4
Egalitarian Thought and Labour Politics: Retreating Visions
Nick Ellison argues that the concept of equlity is the cornerstone of the British socialist tradition, examining the alternative understandings that have divided the Labour party since 1930 and considering contemporary attitudes.
Nick Ellison, 2002
5
Egalitarian Thought and Labour Politics: Retreating Visions
The book is also concerned with contemporary attitudes to equality within the Labour Party, discussing the importance of the concept to debates about citizenship and market socialism.
Nicholas Ellison, 1994
6
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
In a mechanical movement, the combination of a driving member, an advancing member, a speed-varying connection between said driving and said advancing members, an advancing and retreating member, a speed-varying connection ...
‎1908
7
Retreating the Megachurch
Through an examination of private worship I have proposed a retreat center focused on accommodating private worship for the individual and community development for the existing groups within the megachurch.
Brad Naeher, 2008
8
Effective Teaching: Preparation and Implementation
Hunt and Bedwell (1982) state that a single behavior seems to be common to teachers who have trouble controlling their students; this behavior is referred to as retreating. It is important to note that, while retreating is characteristic of poor ...
Gilbert Hunt, Dennis Wiseman, Timothy J. Touzel, 2009
9
Retreating from the Cold War: Germany, Russia, and the ...
In this book, David Cox argues that the initial disagreements that led to the Cold War largely centered around Central/Eastern Europe, and Germany in particular.
David Cox, 1996
10
Articles on Helicopter Aerodynamics, Including: Vortex Ring, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RETREATING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term retreating is used in the context of the following news items.
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Retreating ISIS Left 'Thousands' of Mines in Syrian City of Hasakah …
HASAKAH, Syria — ISIS fighters forced out of this northeastern Syrian city have left "thousands" of land mines in their wake, according to the Kurdish fighters ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
2
Research and Markets: China Tire Retreating Industry Report 2015
China tire retreating industry, 2015 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the tire retreating industry, to get Chinese investments; to import into China or ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
3
One Reason Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Stock Is Retreating
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK - Get Report) were retreating, down 3.91% to $13.03 in afternoon trading Thursday, as oil ... «TheStreet.com, Jun 15»
4
One Reason BlackBerry (BBRY) Stock Is Retreating
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of BlackBerry (BBRY - Get Report) were retreating, lower by 0.8% to $9.95 in midday trading Friday, after analysts at Morgan ... «TheStreet.com, May 15»
5
Paul tired of GOP 'retreating' on abortion
“I'm tired of us retreating on this issue,” he said at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition summit in Waukee, Iowa. “We need other Republicans,” he argued of his ... «The Hill, Apr 15»
6
Opinion: Retreating ice reveals riches
The hanging glaciers that are the major outlet for the giant Cambria Icefield had retreated as far as two kilometres. If there is any benefit for global warming, it is ... «Vancouver Sun, Apr 15»
7
Glaciers in Tibet retreating at alarming rate
BEIJING: China's glaciers particularly those in Tibet have retreated by about 7,600sqkm - nearly 18 per cent - in the last 65 years and even the thick ice around ... «Economic Times, Apr 15»
8
Retreating Boko Haram leaves mass of throat-slit corpses near …
Chadian soldiers drive in the recently retaken town of Damasak, Nigeria, March 18, 2015. Armies from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger have launched an ... «Yahoo News, Mar 15»
9
In the Northeast, Retreating Snowbanks Hint at Spring, but Winter Is …
A figurine buried in snow in January in the Hudson Valley quickly emerges in mid March.Credit Andrew C. Revkin. For two months, there was an intensifying ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
10
Himalayan glaciers retreating in eastern region says report
Glaciers in the eastern Himalayas are retreating, but this is not likely to affect river flows ... An ICIMOD report presents fresh evidence of retreating glaciers in the ... «International Business Times UK, Mar 15»

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