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retire
verb(re-tire)
break from a meeting or gathering
Synonyms: adjourn, withdraw,
Examples:
The men retired to the library.
retire
verb(re-tire)
lose interest
Synonyms: withdraw,
Examples:
He retired from life when his wife died.
retire
verb(re-tire)
cause to be out on a fielding play
Synonyms: put out,
retire
verb(re-tire)
pull back or move away or backward
Synonyms: draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retreat, withdraw,
retire
verb(re-tire)
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,
retire
verb(re-tire)
withdraw from active participation
Synonyms: withdraw,
Examples:
He retired from chess.
retire
verb(re-tire)
cause to get out
Synonyms: strike out,
Examples:
The pitcher retired three batters.
retire
verb(re-tire)
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
Examples:
She finally retired that old coat.
retire
verb(re-tire)
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
Examples:
He retired at age 68.
retire
verb(re-tire)
make (someone) retire
Examples:
The director was retired after the scandal.
retire
verb(re-tire)
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds

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