retire

/ɹɪtˈaɪɹ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
“He retired at age 68”
withdraw from active participation
“He retired from chess”
pull back or move away or backward
“The enemy withdrew”
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
break from a meeting or gathering
“We adjourned for lunch”
make (someone) retire
“The director was retired after the scandal”
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
“She finally retired that old coat”
lose interest
“he retired from life when his wife died”
cause to be out on a fielding play
cause to get out
“The pitcher retired three batters”
prepare for sleep
“I usually turn in at midnight”

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