Meaning of 'retire'

verb

prepare for sleep

Synonyms: go to bed

verb

cause to get out

Example: "The pitcher retired three batters"

Synonyms: strike out

verb

cause to be out on a fielding play

Synonyms: put out

verb

lose interest

Example: "I retired from life when my wife died."

Synonyms: withdraw

verb

pull back or move away or backward

Synonyms: retreat

verb

dispose of something no longer useful or needed

Example: "They finally retired their old worn out coat."

verb

go into retirement

verb

withdraw from active participation

Example: "I retired from chess after I won all the major titles."

Synonyms: withdraw

verb

make (someone) retire

Example: "The director was retired after the scandal"

verb

break from a meeting or gathering

Synonyms: withdraw adjourn

verb

withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds