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- pronunciation:
- rih
taIr
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
retires, retiring, retired |
| definition 1: |
to cease work or active life.
She retired from teaching at age sixty-five.They're trying to save money so that they can retire comfortably.- similar words:
- abdicate, leave, quit, resign, vacate
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| definition 2: |
to withdraw to seek shelter or seclusion.
Tired of making small talk with the guests, he retired to his study.- synonyms:
- retreat, withdraw
- similar words:
- depart, estivate, repair, rusticate, shelter
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| definition 3: |
to go to bed.
The adults had all retired, but the children were still up talking.- synonyms:
- rest
- antonyms:
- rise, stir
- similar words:
- hit the sack, relax, repose, sack out, sleep
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| definition 4: |
to remove oneself from a particular place or situation, esp. one of danger.
The remaining soldiers retired for safety into the mountains.- synonyms:
- depart, leave, withdraw
- antonyms:
- advance
- similar words:
- evacuate, quit, retreat, vacate
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| related words: |
adjourn, give way, go, hide, rest, withdraw |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to remove (money or bonds) from circulation.
These coins were retired some years ago and are no longer in use.- similar words:
- pay off, reclaim, redeem, repay, requite
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| definition 2: |
to cause to cease work or active service.
The company retired her after thirty years of service.The horse had to be retired from racing after the injury.- synonyms:
- discharge, dismiss, pension off
- similar words:
- rest
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| definition 3: |
in baseball, to put out.
That catch will make the third out and retire the side.The pitcher easily retired the first two batters. |
| related words: |
absent, withdraw |
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