retreat

noun

1.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
2.
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
Derived from:
retreat
3.
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
4.
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
5.
an area where you can be alone
Derived from:
retreat
6.
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
7.
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
Antonym:
advance