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