Dictionary definition · retire
verb
- go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position"He retired at age 68"
- withdraw from active participation"He retired from chess"
- pull back or move away or backward"The enemy withdrew"
- withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
- break from a meeting or gathering"We adjourned for lunch"
- make (someone) retire"The director was retired after the scandal"
- dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)"She finally retired that old coat"
- lose interest"he retired from life when his wife died"
- cause to be out on a fielding play
- cause to get out"The pitcher retired three batters"
- prepare for sleep"I usually turn in at midnight"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).