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retire - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
retire
Definition
(verb) go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
Example Sentence
He retired at age 68
Definition
(verb) withdraw from active participation
Synonyms
:
withdraw
Example Sentence
He retired from chess
Definition
(verb) pull back or move away or backward
Synonyms
:
draw back
,
move back
,
pull away
,
pull back
,
recede
,
retreat
,
withdraw
Example Sentence
The enemy withdrew
The limo pulled away from the curb
Definition
(verb) withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Definition
(verb) break from a meeting or gathering
Synonyms
:
adjourn
,
withdraw
Example Sentence
We adjourned for lunch
The men retired to the library
Definition
(verb) make (someone) retire
Example Sentence
The director was retired after the scandal
Definition
(verb) dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
Example Sentence
She finally retired that old coat
Definition
(verb) lose interest
Synonyms
:
withdraw
Example Sentence
he retired from life when his wife died
Definition
(verb) cause to be out on a fielding play
Synonyms
:
put out
Definition
(verb) cause to get out
Synonyms
:
strike out
Example Sentence
The pitcher retired three batters
the runner was put out at third base
Definition
(verb) prepare for sleep
Synonyms
:
bed
,
crawl in
,
go to bed
,
go to sleep
,
hit the hay
,
hit the sack
,
kip down
,
sack out
,
turn in
Example Sentence
I usually turn in at midnight
He goes to bed at the crack of dawn
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