retire
retire Lexical Profile
retire Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To leave one's job or career permanently, typically upon reaching a certain age or after many years of service.
"After forty years of teaching high school chemistry, she decided to retire and travel around the country."
To withdraw to a quiet or secluded place, or to go to bed for the night.
"Exhausted from the long journey, the guests decided to retire to their rooms early."
To remove an item, vehicle, or piece of equipment from active service, circulation, or official use.
"The airline plans to retire its older aircraft over the next three years in favor of more fuel-efficient models."
To put out a batter or side (in baseball or cricket), or to withdraw from a race or match before completion due to injury.
"The relief pitcher managed to retire the side in the ninth inning to secure the victory."
• Rhymes for retire
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French retirer ('to draw back' or 'withdraw'), formed from re- ('back') and tirer ('to draw' or 'pull').