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retire

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Definitions
verb

break from a meeting or gathering

“The men retired to the library”

verb

make (someone) retire

“The director was retired after the scandal”

verb

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

verb

lose interest

“he retired from life when his wife died”

verb

cause to be out on a fielding play

verb

pull back or move away or backward

verb

withdraw from active participation

“He retired from chess”

verb

cause to get out

“The pitcher retired three batters”

verb

dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)

“She finally retired that old coat”

verb

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

“He retired at age 68”

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