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Definition of retire:
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"; "The limo pulled away from the curb" withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch"; "The men retired to the library" 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"; "the runner was put out at third base" prepare for sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn" |