1. To leave a place or situation quickly, often in a hurried or undignified manner, typically due to fear, embarrassment, or danger
When the boss entered the room unexpectedly, the employees made a hasty retreat to their desks.
Quando o chefe entrou na sala inesperadamente, os funcionários bateram em retirada apressadamente para suas mesas.
2. To withdraw from a confrontation or difficult situation quickly
After realizing he was outnumbered, the soldier made a hasty retreat.
Após perceber que estava em inferioridade numérica, o soldado bateu em retirada apressadamente.