As a Noun: 1. The state of being able to say and do what you want to. English = freedom. Formal English = liberty. 2. A person who has left his or her job and has stopped working altogether, usually because of age. English = retiree. 3. The period of time after which a person who has left his or her job and has stopped working altogether, usually because of age. English = retirement. 4. A period of time when you do no physical or mental activity. English = rest. Idiomatic English = break. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be not restricted, controlled, or limited. English = (be) free. 2. To be able to do something at a certain time because you are not or will not be doing anything else. English = (be) free, (be) available. 3. To have left your job and to have stopped working altogether, usually because of age. English = (be) retired. 4. To do nothing physically or mentally active for a period of time. English = rest, relax. Idiomatic English = have a break.