English dictionary
retire
/r/I/'t/aI//-/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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The act of retiring, or the state of being retired; also, a place to which one retires.
Source: webster1913
verb
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go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
ExamplesHe retired at age 68.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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withdraw from active participation
ExamplesHe retired from chess.
Synonyms withdrawSource: WordNet 3.0
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pull back or move away or backward
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withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
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break from a meeting or gathering
ExamplesThe men retired to the library.
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make (someone) retire
ExamplesThe director was retired after the scandal.
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dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
ExamplesShe finally retired that old coat.
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lose interest
ExamplesHe retired from life when his wife died.
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cause to be out on a fielding play
Synonyms put outSource: WordNet 3.0
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cause to get out
ExamplesThe pitcher retired three batters.
Synonyms strike outSource: WordNet 3.0
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prepare for sleep
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To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively.
Source: webster1913
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To go back or return; to draw back or away; to keep aloof; to withdraw or retreat, as from observation; to go into privacy; as, to <i>retire</i> to his home; to <i>retire</i> from the world, or from notice.
Source: webster1913