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Brought back to life, practice, attention, or use after a period of being forgotten, inactive, or dead.
“The museum featured a collection of resurrected artifacts from the ancient city.”
The rearmost part of an army, fleet, or marching group; the rear guard.
“As tropas de retaguarda protegeram o avanço principal.”
The business activity of selling goods or services directly to consumers, typically in small quantities, for their personal use rather than for resale.
“The company is shifting its focus from wholesale distribution to direct-to-consumer retailing.”
Kept, preserved, or continued in possession, use, or position.
“The company reinvested its retained earnings into new technology.”
To draw back or in something that is extended or protruding.
“The cat extended its claws and then quickly retracted them.”
To withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.
“The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy casualties.”
To get or bring something back from somewhere.
“The dog was trained to retrieve the ball from the lake.”
A review or survey of past events, works, or a period of time.
“O museu organizou uma retrospectiva da obra do famoso pintor.”
To resound, echo, or rumble loudly, especially with a deep, resonant sound.
“O trovão fez retumbar as janelas da casa durante a tempestade.”
To come or go back to a place or person.
“She plans to return to her hometown after graduation.”
A social gathering or meeting of people who have been separated for a period, such as family members, friends, or former schoolmates.
“Our high school graduating class is planning a ten-year reunion this summer.”
Able to be used more than once or repeatedly, rather than being discarded after a single use.
“Many grocery stores now encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags.”
To make previously unknown or secret information known to others.
“The company refused to reveal the details of the new agreement.”
To make previously unknown or secret information known to others.
“The investigation revealed that the company had been falsifying its financial records for years.”
Plural form of 'revealer': persons or things that make known or disclose previously secret, hidden, or unknown information.
“The investigative journalists proved to be fearless revealers of government corruption.”