Ret

/rɛt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in computing to refer to a return statement in programming that exits a function and potentially returns a value.

The function included a ret statement to return the calculated sum.

A shorthand for 'retail', commonly used in business contexts.

The ret sector has been significantly impacted by online shopping trends.

verb

To retake a photograph or video, typically to achieve a better result.

We decided to ret the scene because the lighting was not ideal.

Derived from Middle English 'ret', which means net.

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.

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.

To be caught off guard or surprised.

I was totally ret when they called me out in front of everyone.

To chill or relax.

Let's just ret at the beach all day.