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Meaning of retd.

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

retd.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

  2. Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

  3. (of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.

    Example: The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.

  4. No longer in use or production.

    Example: Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.