retire

(verb) go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position. Example: "He retired at age 68."

(verb) withdraw from active participation. Synonyms: withdraw. Example: "He retired from chess."

(verb) pull back or move away or backward. Synonyms: withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, move back. Examples: "The enemy withdrew." "The limo pulled away from the curb."

(verb) withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds.

(verb) break from a meeting or gathering. Synonyms: adjourn, withdraw. Examples: "We adjourned for lunch." "The men retired to the library."

(verb) make (someone) retire. Example: "The director was retired after the scandal."

(verb) dispose of (something no longer useful or needed). Example: "She finally retired that old coat."

(verb) lose interest. Synonyms: withdraw. Example: "He retired from life when his wife died."

(verb) cause to be out on a fielding play. Synonyms: put out.

(verb) cause to get out. Synonyms: strike out. Examples: "The pitcher retired three batters." "The runner was put out at third base."

(verb) prepare for sleep. Synonyms: go to bed, turn in, bed, crawl in, kip down, hit the hay, hit the sack, sack out, go to sleep. Examples: "I usually turn in at midnight." "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn."