retired
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(verb) go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position. Synonyms: retire. Example: "He retired at age 68."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) withdraw from active participation. Synonyms: retire, withdraw. Example: "He retired from chess."
Verb Definition 2
(verb) pull back or move away or backward. Synonyms: withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back. Examples: "The enemy withdrew." "The limo pulled away from the curb."
Verb Definition 3
(verb) withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds. Synonyms: retire.
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(verb) break from a meeting or gathering. Synonyms: adjourn, withdraw, retire. Examples: "We adjourned for lunch." "The men retired to the library."
Verb Definition 5
(verb) make (someone) retire. Synonyms: retire. Example: "The director was retired after the scandal."
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(verb) dispose of (something no longer useful or needed). Synonyms: retire. Example: "She finally retired that old coat."
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(verb) lose interest. Synonyms: retire, withdraw. Example: "He retired from life when his wife died."
Verb Definition 8
(verb) cause to get out. Synonyms: retire, strike out. Examples: "The pitcher retired three batters." "The runner was put out at third base."
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(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, retire. Examples: "I usually turn in at midnight." "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn."
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