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1. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

2. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] withdraw from active participation.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] pull back or move away or backward.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

4. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] break from a meeting or gathering.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

5. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] dispose of (something no longer useful or needed).

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

6. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] make (someone) retire.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

7. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds.

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Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

8. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] cause to get out.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

9. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] prepare for sleep.

Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

10. retire

verb. ['rɪˈtaɪr, riːˈtaɪr, ˌriːˈtaɪɝ'] cause to be out on a fielding play.

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Etymology

  • retire (English)
  • retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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