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to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age
to go to bed or prepare to sleep
to stop participating in professional or competitive sports
to withdraw or move back from a current position, often in response to a threat or change in conditions
to remove something from regular use or operation
to move away or retreat to a specific place, often for privacy, rest, or solitude
to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to age, tenure, or retirement policies
to remove a bill, note, or currency from active use or circulation
to stop showing enthusiasm or involvement in something
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
What is "retiré"?
Retiré is a ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg lifted and bent at the knee, with the foot usually resting just above the knee of the supporting leg. The lifted leg is often positioned to the side, front, or back, depending on the movement. The term "retiré" means "withdrawn" in French, reflecting the action of withdrawing the foot up to the knee. This position is used in various ballet steps and turns, helping to showcase the dancer's balance, strength, and elegance. Retiré is essential for maintaining proper alignment and achieving smooth transitions in choreography.
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