Retire
verbrɪ'taɪər
Verb
break from a meeting or gathering
“The men retired to the library”
Type of:CloseFoldlose interest
“he retired from life when his wife died”
Similar:WithdrawType of:TireFatigueJadewithdraw from active participation
“He retired from chess”
Similar:WithdrawType of:StopDiscontinueQuitcause to get out
“The pitcher retired three batters”
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
“She finally retired that old coat”
Type of:TossDiscardDisposego into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
“He retired at age 68”
Type of:ResignQuitmake (someone) retire
“The director was retired after the scandal”
Type of:DisplaceTerminateDismisscause to be out on a fielding play
Type of:FiddlePlayDiddlepull back or move away or backward
prepare for sleep
Similar:Bedwithdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Type of:Recall
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Similar Words
- Adjourn
- Withdraw
- Recede
- Retreat
- Bed
- Retiree
- Retirement