Meaning & Definition of word "Ret"
Ret
/rɛt/
noun:
- 1. A term used in computing to refer to a return statement in programming that exits a function and potentially returns a value.
- Example: The function included a ret statement to return the calculated sum.
- 2. A shorthand for 'retail', commonly used in business contexts.
- Example: The ret sector has been significantly impacted by online shopping trends.
verb:
- 1. To retake a photograph or video, typically to achieve a better result.
- Example: We decided to ret the scene because the lighting was not ideal.
Etymology
●Derived from Middle English 'ret', which means net.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ret in the water:
Refers to a situation where a net is set up in a body of water for fishing.
caught in the ret:
To be ensnared or trapped in a net.
Related Words
net:
A fabric made of cord or thread, used for catching or holding something.
cast:
To throw something in order to catch or trap.
trap:
A device for capturing animals or objects.
Slang Meanings of ret
Meaning: To be caught off guard or surprised.
● Example Sentence: I was totally ret when they called me out in front of everyone.
Meaning: To chill or relax.
● Example Sentence: Let's just ret at the beach all day.