A retreat or withdrawal (often used for military or strategic withdrawal); pulling back from a position or situation; can be used figuratively.
敵軍が前線から退却した。
The enemy forces retreated from the front line.
攻勢を続ける相手に対して、我が軍は一時的に退却を選んだ。
Facing continued attacks, our forces chose to withdraw temporarily.
交渉が行き詰まると、相手は態度を退却させた。
When talks stalled, the other side backed down.