se retirer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- opt out verb To choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.
- recede verb To move gradually back or away from a previous position.
- relent verb To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
- withdraw verb To take money out of a bank account.
Senses
se retirer is used for these senses in English:
- abstract (intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
- opt-out The act of opting out of something.
- recede To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
- relent Stay; stop; delay.
- step down (intransitive, idiomatic) To resign or retire from an office or position of authority.
- withdraw To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military) , to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.
abstract — full definition
- noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
- adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
- verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.
opt out — full definition
- verb To choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.
- noun An arrangement or clause that lets a party avoid a rule, agreement or default that would otherwise apply to them. Usually written opt-out.
- adjective Describing a system in which people are included by default and must actively ask to be excluded. Written opt-out.