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Dictionary definition for: Retire
1. (v) go into retirement; stop performing one''s work or withdraw from one''s position; "He retired at age 68"
2. (v) withdraw from active participation; "He retired from chess"
3. (v) pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew" "The limo pulled away from the curb"
4. (v) move back and away from; "The enemy fell back"
5. (v) withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
6. (v) break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch" "The men retired to the library"
7. (v) make (someone) retire; "The director was retired after the scandal"
8. (v) dispose of; as of old clothes; "She finally retired that old coat"
9. (v) lose interest; "he retired from life when his wife died"
10. (v) cause to be out on a fielding play
11. (v) cause to retire; "The pitcher retired three batters" "the runner was put out at third base"
12. (v) go to bed in order to sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight" "He turns out at the crack of dawn"
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