retire background

retire

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ /ɹi.taɪ.əɹ/

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

noun

Ruhestand, Pensionierung

The act of retiring, or the state of being retired.

Examples :

"His retirement from teaching was a happy one. "

Sein Ruhestand vom Unterrichten war ein glücklicher.

age job business economy finance essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

noun

Rückzugsort, Ruhestand

A place to which one retires.

Examples :

"The cabin was their favorite retirement. "

Die Hütte war ihr Lieblings-Rückzugsort.

place building essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

noun

Rückzugssignal

A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back.

Examples :

"At the retire, the cavalry fell back."

Beim Rückzugssignal zog sich die Kavallerie zurück.

military signal sound essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

verb

In den Ruhestand gehen, sich zurückziehen

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

Examples :

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

Nachdem er ein großes Vermögen gemacht hatte, ging er in den Ruhestand.

age job work business economy human essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

Illustration retire - Image 4

verb

Sich zurückziehen, sich entfernen

(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

Examples :

"The teacher retired the old textbook from the classroom. "

Der Lehrer entfernte das alte Lehrbuch aus dem Klassenzimmer.

action job essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

verb

Außer Betrieb nehmen, einstellen

To cease use or production of something.

Examples :

"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."

Das Dampfschiff unternahm Tausende von Fahrten über mehrere Jahrzehnte, bevor es von der Reederei außer Betrieb genommen wurde.

business economy job essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

Illustration retire - Image 4

verb

Zurückziehen, aus dem Verkehr ziehen

To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.

Examples :

"The central bank retired those notes five years ago."

Die Zentralbank zog diese Banknoten vor fünf Jahren aus dem Verkehr.

business finance economy work essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

verb

In den Ruhestand versetzen

To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.

Examples :

"The board retired the old major."

Der Vorstand versetzte den alten Major in den Ruhestand.

military job essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

verb

Zurücktreten

(of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.

Examples :

"Jones retired in favour of Smith."

Jones trat zugunsten von Smith zurück.

sport essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

verb

Ausscheiden

(of a fielder) To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout.

Examples :

"Jones retired Smith 6-3."

Jones schied Smith 6:3 aus.

sport essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

verb

Sich zurückziehen, in den Ruhestand gehen

To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.

Examples :

"I will retire to the study."

Ich werde mich in mein Arbeitszimmer zurückziehen.

job business work age essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

Illustration retire - Image 3

verb

Sich zurückziehen, sich entfernen

To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.

Examples :

"The regiment retired from the fray after the Major was killed."

Das Regiment zog sich aus dem Kampf zurück, nachdem der Major getötet worden war.

action job business essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

verb

Zurücktreten, sich zurückziehen

To recede; to fall or bend back.

Examples :

"Past the point, the shore retires into a sequence of coves."

Vorbei an dem Punkt zieht sich das Ufer in eine Reihe von Buchten zurück.

action direction essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

verb

Schlafen gehen, sich zur Ruhe begeben

Examples :

"I will retire for the night."

Ich werde mich für die Nacht zur Ruhe begeben.

time action essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

Illustration retire - Image 2

verb

Entfernen, zurückziehen

To remove or cease to use.

Examples :

"When a hurricane becomes so deadly or destructive that future use would be insensitive, officials may retire the name of the hurricane."

Wenn ein Hurrikan so tödlich oder zerstörerisch wird, dass eine zukünftige Verwendung unsensibel wäre, können die Beamten den Namen des Hurrikans entfernen.

job business essential toeic

Illustration retire - Image 1

verb

Mit neuen Reifen versehen

To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

Examples :

"The mechanic will retire the old tires on your car and install new ones. "

Der Mechaniker wird die alten Reifen an Ihrem Auto durch neue ersetzen.

vehicle technical essential toeic