fold one's tent

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.

Japanese Meaning

静かに撤退する / 身を引く / 控えめに退く

Faced with mounting opposition, it's time to fold one's tent and seek calmer pastures.

反対が強まってきたので、ここは身を引いてひっそりと落ち着ける場所を探すべきだ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.

And the night shall be filled with music,

And the cares that infest the day

Shall fold their tents like the Arabs,

And as silently steal away.

folds one's tent

（ present singular third-person ）

folding one's tent

（ participle present ）

folded one's tent

（ participle past ）

folded one's tent

（ past ）