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retreats

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈtɹits// UK //ɹɪtɹˈiːts// re·treats

n. quiet places where you go to rest or get away from your daily life. They are often used for thinking, relaxing, or learning new things.

n. secluded locations or periods of time dedicated to privacy, rest, or spiritual contemplation. Often refers to organized group events focused on a specific activity like yoga or meditation.


SIMPLE

She goes on several yoga retreats every year.

CONTEXTUAL

The company organizes annual retreats to help employees relax and build better working relationships outside the office.

COMPLEX

While some writers prefer the isolation of mountain retreats, others find that the structured environment of a communal residency provides the necessary discipline to complete their manuscripts.

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Often used with the verb 'to go on' or 'to lead'.

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