Retire (Verb)
Meaning 1
Withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Meaning 2
Pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Make (someone) retire; "The director was retired after the scandal".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Cause to be out on a fielding play.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Lose interest; "he retired from life when his wife died".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 6
Prepare for sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 7
Dispose of (something no longer useful or needed); "She finally retired that old coat".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 8
Cause to get out; "The pitcher retired three batters"; "the runner was put out at third base".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 9
Break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch"; "The men retired to the library".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 10
Go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position; "He retired at age 68".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 11
Withdraw from active participation; "He retired from chess".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.