English dictionary
retire
verbPronunciation
ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- prepare for sleep
verb
- cause to get out
verb
- cause to be out on a fielding play
verb
- lose interest
verb
- pull back or move away or backward
verb
- dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
verb
- go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
verb
- withdraw from active participation
verb
- make (someone) retire
verb
- break from a meeting or gathering
verb
- withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Example sentences
I usually turn in at midnight
He goes to bed at the crack of dawn
The pitcher retired three batters
the runner was put out at third base
he retired from life when his wife died
The enemy withdrew
The limo pulled away from the curb
She finally retired that old coat
He retired at age 68
He retired from chess
The director was retired after the scandal
We adjourned for lunch
The men retired to the library