 |
|
 |
Retire Definition–verb (used without object) | 1. | to withdraw, or go away or apart, to a place of privacy, shelter, or seclusion: He retired to his study. | | 2. | to go to bed: He retired at midnight. | | 3. | to withdraw from office, business, or active life, usually because of age: to retire at the age of sixty. | | 4. | to fall back or retreat in an orderly fashion and according to plan, as from battle, an untenable position, danger, etc. | | 5. | to withdraw or remove oneself: After announcing the guests, the butler retired. | –verb (used with object) | 6. | to withdraw from circulation by taking up and paying, as bonds, bills, etc.; redeem. | | 7. | to withdraw or lead back (troops, ships, etc.), as from battle or danger; retreat. | | 8. | to remove from active service or the usual field of activity, as an army officer or business executive. | | 9. | to withdraw (a machine, ship, etc.) permanently from its normal service, usually for scrapping; take out of use. | | 10. | Sports. to put out (a batter, side, etc.). | –noun Literary. | 11. | a place of withdrawal; retreat: a cool retire from summer's heat. | | 12. | retirement or withdrawal, as from worldly matters or the company of others. | |
From Dictionary
Early Definition–adverb | 1. | in or during the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc.: early in the year. | | 2. | in the early part of the morning: to get up early. | | 3. | before the usual or appointed time; ahead of time: They came early and found their hosts still dressing. | | 4. | far back in time: The Greeks early learned to sail and navigate. | –adjective | 5. | occurring in the first part of a period of time, a cou
b7c
rse of action, a series of events, etc.: an early hour of the day. | | 6. | occurring before the usual or appointed time: an early dinner. | | 7. | belonging to a period far back in time: early French architecture. | | 8. | occurring in the near future: I look forward to an early reply. | | 9. | (of a fruit or vegetable) appearing or maturing before most others of its type: early apples. | –noun | 10. | a fruit or vegetable that appears before most others of its type. | —Idiom | 11. | early on, with but little time elapsed; early in the course of a process, project, etc.; early in the game. | |
From Dictionary
Related topics from BritannicaBuddha
He determined that he should be born the son of the king Shuddhodana of the Shakya clan, whose capital was Kapilavastu. Shortly thereafter, his mother, the queen Maha Maya, dreamed that a white ...
Corot, Camille
Corot was born of prosperous bourgeois parents. His mother, who was Swiss-born, had a fashionable milliner's shop, which Corot's father-a draper by trade-helped manage. Camille was a poor scholar and ...
Wren, Sir Christopher
Wren, the son of a rector, was the youngest child, the only boy, and delicate in health. Before Christopher was three, his father was appointed dean of Windsor, and the Wren family moved into the ...
Akbar
Abu-ul-Fath Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar was descended from Turks, Mongols, and Iranians-the three peoples who predominated in the political elites of northern India in medieval times. Among his ...
Blackstone, Sir William
Blackstone was the fourth and posthumous son of Charles Blackstone, a silk merchant of moderate means. His mother died when Blackstone was 12. He was educated by his uncle Thomas Bigg, a London ...
Daigo, Go-
Takaharu ascended the throne at a time when the nation was in one of the more turbulent periods of its history. Political authority was uncertainly divided between two governments-the de jure ...
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus
Seneca was the second son of a wealthy family. The father, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Elder), had been famous in Rome as a teacher of rhetoric; the mother, Helvia, was of excellent character ...
Muhammad
Both before the rise of Islam and during the Islamic period, Arab tribes paid great attention to genealogy and guarded their knowledge of it with meticulous care. In fact, during Islamic history a ...
Serkin, Peter
American pianist noted for his performances of classical and contemporary works.police
Public policing used to be a low-status and underpaid occupation. Until modern times, police recruits typically had no qualifications other than military service; thugs and former criminals also were ...
|
Related topics from Ask NewsHong Kong's controversial Catholic leader to retire early next year
Terranet - Found Dec. 26, 2008
Cardinal Joseph Zen, a staunch democracy campaigner and critic of China's rights record, said Wednesday he would retire early next year.
|
|
Hedge fund shakes up O'Charley's, CEO to retire
Millions without pension expect to retire early
This Is Money - Found Nov. 12, 2008
Financial misery: Don't expect to retire early if you haven't got adequate funds WANT TO KNOW MORE?
|
|
Want to retire early? Adjust your investment strategy
Novi News - Found Nov. 20, 2008
Do you want to retire early? Many people do - but they're not always financially prepared. If you're thinking of taking early retirement, start...
|
|
How to Retire Early by Generating Passive Income Sources
Free Articles Directory - Found Dec. 24, 2008
Is it true that you can retire early, and have both time and financial freedom by generating passive income sources? Read on and see how it works.
|
|
BRIEF-Peapack-Gladstone Financial says CFO to retire
BRIEF-Peapack-Gladstone Financial says CFO to retire
Deutsche Post World Net CFO to retire
AMA SX: Suzuki A-1 Report
Crossville ranks 25th in places to retire
Crossville Chronicle - Found 52 minutes ago
Here is the list of Best 25 Places to Retire at Topretirements.com: 1 ... In the early 1980s, Crossville was ranked fourth by one publication and
|
|
|
Related topics from TechnoratiStock Market Dictionary - C
CFifth letter of a Nasdaq stock descriptor specifying that issue is exempt from Nasdaq listing requirements for a temporary period.CAThe two-character ISO 3166 country code for CANADA.CADThe ISO 4217 currency code for Canada Dollar.CADSSee Cash Available for Debt Service.CAGRSee: Compound Annual Growth RateCAMPSSee: Cumulative Auction Market Preferred StocksCapexSee: Capital expendituresCAPMSee: Capital asset pricing modelCAPSSee: Convertible adjustable preferred stockCARsSee: Certificates of AYucatan News: Children and Chicle
News starting January 05, 2009. New Year’s Resolutions As we begin this New Year, we are making the same resolution we make every year: to manage our time more effectively. We have no doubt that the monster will win again, at least at one or two points throughout the year, but we still have hope that we will use common sense and schedule our time at least a little better than in the past. Those who are still North of the Border often imagine that we expats are all on permanent “laid back” vaTop 5 Secrets Why Cash is Not Safe
In this turbulent economy many people are fleeing the stock market (or selling low) and sticking their money in cash. While I do recommend cash (such as savings accounts, CDs, and money market accounts) as appropriate for short term goals (next 3 years), investing in cash is the wrong choice for long term (10+ years) goals, such as retirement. Cash seems safe because your principal stays the same (assuming FDIC insurance holds true, etc.). But there are risks in keeping your money in casForesight is 2020
Foresight is 2020 January 5th, 2009 at 1:12 pm | posted by Josh Chernila, ONE Online Communities Coordinator File this under the category “Why didn’t I think of that?” British inventor Josh Silver has invented adjustable prescription eyeglasses which allow the wearer perfect vision without the need for an optometrist. He hopes to distribute over 1 billion pairs of his glasses to the developing world by the year 2020. …to make a pair of glasses which, instead of requiring an optician, coulWhy Financially Educating Yourself Could Save Your Life
Why Financially Educating Yourself Could Save Your Life By Lauren Thompson | January 5, 2009 by Mary Bush No matter where you are in the world the financial system is not all that it’s cracked up to be. It’s an antiquated model we still have as a left over from the industrial revolution. The way to really get ahead in today’s world is to give yourself a financial education, because no one else is going to do it for you. What I mean is this: unless you’re wealthy, chances are you have no iCap, Invest Now and Recover
The current economic crisis, precipitated by the collapse of the housing market and ensuing credit freeze, presents challenges for the U.S. economy unlike any seen in a generation. Facing the prospect of a deep, multiyear recession, we must focus our efforts on an economic recovery plan that provides needed short-term stimulus and lays the groundwork for a stable, long-term recovery. Enacting a cap and trade system to limit global warming pollution is an essential component of a comprehensive pThree Reasons Why Wandy Should Retire
Another UFC pay-per-view came and went and yet another former superstar proved to the world that his best days are behind him. When Wanderlei Silva (32-9-1) was knocked senseless by Quinton Jackson at 3:21 of the first round of their bout at UFC 92, the former PRIDE sensation showed that years of legendary fights had finally taken their toll. While Jackson looked outstanding in avenging two losses to Silva, the contest at UFC 92 was the final nail in the career coffin for the 32-year-old SilvTeachers feel excitement, dread about going back to school
When I was a kid, I was always ready to go back to school after two boring weeks at home. But a lot of my classmates weren’t happy about returning to a schedule filled with homework, tests, and early morning wake-up calls. Checking out teachers’ blogs this morning, I can see that they, too, experience a range of feelings on the eve of returning to school after an extended break. Pissed Off Teacher, a veteran teacher at a large high school in Queens who was eligible for retirement two years agoJobs’ sickness a “nutritional ailment”
Bloomberg, “Jobs Says He Is Being Treated for Nutritional Ailment” Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) — Steve Jobs, after months of concern about his health and weight loss, said he is suffering from a nutritional ailment and that he plans to remain Apple Inc.’s chief executive officer during his treatment. “I have been losing weight throughout 2008. The reason has been a mystery to me and my doctors,” Jobs, who turns 54 in February, said today in a statement. “After further testing, my doctors think they haApple CEO Steve Jobs Suffers Weight Loss, Hormone Imbalance
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has clarified he is suffering from weight loss and hormone imbalance in a press release and says he will get well soon, putting to rest baseless rumors about his health. Apple had announced earlier that Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, will deliver the opening keynote for this year’s Macworld Conference & Expo at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on January 6, 2009 (and not Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, like before), and it will be 2009 Offseason Overview: AFC North
AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers: -The Steelers have always been a smashmouth team on both sides of the ball, but they sort of got away from that style offensively this season. This was mostly due to their two starting running backs, going down with injuries, and their poor offensive line. However, they are still one of the elite teams in the entire league, thanks to their outstanding defense, and Ben Roethlisberger. Their main goal this offseason will be to upgrade their offensive line, whicEARLY SIGNS POINT TO DUNGY DEPARTURE
A source with knowledge of the Colts’ organization tells us that there’s a growing sense in the building that, this time around, coach Tony Dungy will retire. The source points the current atmosphere as 70 percent that Dungy will leave, 30 percent that he’ll stay. It’s hardly an earth-shattering revelation, especially in light of Dungy’s recent disclosure to [...]The Employment Career Networking Process - What Happens After the Job Interview? By Shaun Stevens
The Employment Career Networking Process - What Happens After the Job Interview? By Shaun Stevens 5 Jan 2009 Author: admin In: Career Guidance, Education Once you complete your job search package, then the next step in sequence in the job employment network process is to contact your job search network contacts. This is best done to expand your career job employment options and opportunities. The early bird gets the worm. Because your network members are certainly as well as statically tNew Company Policy
Dear employees, Due to the current financial situation caused by the slowdown of economy, Management has decided to implement a scheme to put workers of 40 years of age and above on early retirement. This scheme will be known as RAPE (Retire Aged People Early). Persons selected to be RAPED can apply to management to be eligible for the SHAFT scheme (Special Help After Forced Termination). Persons who have been RAPED and SHAFTED will be reviewed under the SCREW program (Scheme Covering RetiHow to Retire and Live on a Lake
by Liz Is the lake calling to you more and more as you grow older? Are you tired of packing up everything and pulling the boat to the launching area, finding a place to picnic and then having to leave before you really want to because you have to haul the boat back home and get it cleaned before dark? Maybe its time to take a look at living on the lake. After all, it is a buyers market right now. Everybody knows that living right on the waters edge in a home with a dock can cost you a lot more?Tips for Planning for Your Retirement
by Michael Geoffrey Everyone has questions when it comes to retirement, and it is really no wonder, considering that retirement is one of the most important parts of everyone’s life. It is important to be financially and mentally prepared, even emotionally prepared, because retirement can be a difficult phase in some people’s lives. It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. Even if you are just finishing your education and beginning your career this the perfect time to beginTips for Planning for Your Retirement
by Michael Geoffrey Retirement is a huge milestone in a person’s life. Retirement planning is crucial because it will have such an impact on your future. It will not only impact you financially, but in every other way. Because it is so important many questions arise as to how to be best prepared for this life altering time. It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. Even if you are just finishing your education and beginning your career this the perfect time to begin prepariA Guide to Prosperous Retirement Planning
A Guide to Prosperous Retirement Planning By Michael Geoffrey | January 5, 2009 by Michael Geoffrey Retirement is a huge milestone in a person’s life. Retirement planning is crucial because it will have such an impact on your future. It will not only impact you financially, but in every other way. Because it is so important many questions arise as to how to be best prepared for this life altering time. Informed and advance retirement planning is crucial if you want to be ready, and so thTips for Planning for Your Retirement
by Michael Geoffrey Retirement is a huge milestone in a person’s life. Retirement planning is crucial because it will have such an impact on your future. It will not only impact you financially, but in every other way. Because it is so important many questions arise as to how to be best prepared for this life altering time. It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. Even if you are just finishing your education and beginning your career this the perfect time to begin prepari2008 Investment Portfolio Review: Numbers and Lessons
Vacation is over, bring on 2009! Time for a quick look back. Instead of accounting for all my various cashflows, I decided to first review how the individual mutual funds in my investment portfolio did during 2008. (Data taken from Morningstar.) Here are the numbers along with the breakdown by asset class: Holding % Asset Class 2008 Total Return 34% Broad US Stock Market -37% VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund 8.9% US Small-Cap Value -32.1% VISVX - Vanguard Small Cap |
|
|
|
|
 |
