Word Frequency
retire (rɪˈtaɪə
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Definitions
verb
- also tr to give up or to cause (a person) to give up his work, a post, etc, esp on reaching pensionable age (in Britain and Australia usually 65 for men, 60 for women)
- to go away, as into seclusion, for recuperation, etc
- to go to bed
- to recede or disappear ⇒
the sun retired behind the clouds
- to withdraw from a sporting contest, esp because of injury
- also tr to pull back (troops, etc) from battle or an exposed position or (of troops, etc) to fall back
- tr
- to remove (bills, bonds, shares, etc) from circulation by taking them up and paying for them
- to remove (money) from circulation
Derived Forms
reˈtirer nounWord Origin
C16: from French retirer, from Old French re- + tirer to pull, drawSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = stop working, give up work, reach retirement age, be pensioned off, be put out to grass
Example Sentences Including 'retiring'
"I don't think Jimmy has any intention of retiring ," Mr. Geer said.Globe and Mail (2003)
All of this explains why we're talking today about working longer, not retiring earlier.Globe and Mail (2003)
But lately Roy had begun to drop hints about his uncle retiring.THE TURN OF THE TIDE (2004)
Despite the late hour in retiring to bed, Kathryn had intended to rise early.A Shrine of Murders
He had applied, unsuccessfully, for the retiring chief's post, which went to Mr Robinson.Glasgow Herald (2001)
He thanked them with tears of gratitude, but from day to day put off the question of retiring from business.Coup d'Etat
He wants a quick sale because he is retiring to the South of France on medical advice.Tank of Serpents
Staying with conductors, what, in his few visits, can we expect from retiring maestro Vanska next season?Glasgow Herald (2001)
Still as determined as ever, JP hopes to make repairs as there is no question of him retiring.Yachting Boating World (2005)
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