withdraw troops; victorious return of an army
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to withdraw deployed troops; to order troops to return
formalA formal literary term, primarily used in historical or official military contexts.
The imperial court ordered the troops to withdraw and return to the capital to restock and repair their equipment.
With supplies exhausted, the commanding general had no choice but to order a troop withdrawal.
verb
victorious return of an army
formalOften used to describe the triumphant return of a military force after completing a mission.
The expeditionary force returned triumphantly after annihilating the enemy's main force.
News of the major border victory spread, and the entire army looked forward to the day of their triumphant return.
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After this battle ends, they will return to the capital victoriously to receive imperial awards.
After three years of warfare, the soldiers finally returned home in triumph.
Local citizens lined the roads to welcome the returning victorious army.