Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
muster-out
verb
/ˈmʌstər aʊt/
Definition
To discharge or release someone from military service after a period of duty.
Examples
- After two years of service, the soldiers were finally mustered out.
- The veterans were pleased to receive their muster-out orders following the conclusion of their deployment.
Meaning
Muster-out refers to the official process of ending a soldier’s active duty status, typically at the conclusion of a war or military engagement.
Synonyms
- discharge
- release
- retire
