retire

[US]/rɪˈtaɪə(r)/

[UK]/rɪˈtaɪər/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. resign from one's job; leave one's job; withdraw from a position
vi. withdraw; retreat to bed.

retirement

retire from

retire into oneself

retire to one's couch

to retire from the world

It was expedient to retire gracefully.

retired but not inactive;

the Home Office retired him.

everyone retired early that night.

this retired corner of the world.

he retired at sixty.

retire from the world

retire under the age clause

a retired veteran worker

It is expedient that he should retire at once.

The girl student retired into herself.

a benevolent fund for retired actors

a retired senator who is still a force in national politics.

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