retire

/ɹɪtˈa‍ɪ‍ə/

/ˌɹiˈtaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/

[verb]

to retire

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to leave one's job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

prepare for sleep

synonyms : bed

antonyms : get up

withdraw from active participation

synonyms : withdraw

pull back or move away or backward

synonyms : draw back

antonyms : advance

dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)

break from a meeting or gathering

synonyms : adjourn

withdraw

make (someone) retire

withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds

cause to get out

synonyms : strike out

cause to be out on a fielding play

synonyms : put out

lose interest

synonyms : withdraw

Retire

/ɹɪtəɹˈeɪ/

/ɹɪɾɚɹˈeɪ/

[noun]

Retire

[NOUN]

a ballet movement where a dancer lifts one foot and draws it up to the side of the standing leg, often used as a preparation for other movements

Examples

1. Many athletes retire in their early thirties.

2. Employees can retire at 60 if they choose.

3. Jim retired to raise raspberries.

4. Many people look forward to the day they can retire.

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