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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

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
  3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
  4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

opt out — full definition

  1. verb To choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.
  2. 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.
  3. adjective Describing a system in which people are included by default and must actively ask to be excluded. Written opt-out.

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