English to English noun
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The act of retiring, or the state of being retired; also, a place to which one retires. | | source: webster1913 verb
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go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position | | Example: He retired at age 68
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withdraw from active participation | | Example: He retired from chess
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4 |
pull back or move away or backward | | Example: The enemy withdrew The limo pulled away from the curb
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withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds | | source: wordnet30
6 |
break from a meeting or gathering | | Example: We adjourned for lunch The men retired to the library
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7 |
make (someone) retire | | Example: The director was retired after the scandal
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8 |
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed) | | Example: She finally retired that old coat
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lose interest | | Example: he retired from life when his wife died
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10 |
cause to be out on a fielding play | | source: wordnet30
11 |
cause to get out | | Example: The pitcher retired three batters the runner was put out at third base
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prepare for sleep | | Example: I usually turn in at midnight He goes to bed at the crack of dawn
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To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively. | | source: webster1913
14 |
To go back or return; to draw back or away; to keep aloof; to withdraw or retreat, as from observation; to go into privacy; as, to retire to his home; to retire from the world, or from notice. | | source: webster1913
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