verbπShareTo stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness."Having made a large fortune, he retired."agejobworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away."The company retired the old model of computer from its product line. "jobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cease use or production of something."The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."businessindustryjobeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay."The central bank retired those notes five years ago."businessfinanceeconomyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list."The board retired the old major."jobmilitarybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat."Jones retired in favour of Smith."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."Jones retired Smith 6-3."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy."I will retire to the study."jobworkbusinesspersonageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure."The regiment retired from the fray after the Major was killed."actionjobpersonageworkachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recede; to fall or bend back."Past the point, the shore retires into a sequence of coves."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go to bed."I will retire for the night."actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove or cease to use."When a hurricane becomes so deadly or destructive that future use would be insensitive, officials may retire the name of the hurricane."jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit (a vehicle) with new tires."The mechanic retired the old tires on the school bus with new ones. "vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSecluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet."After her busy career, Sarah chose a retired lifestyle, preferring quiet evenings at home to social gatherings. "stylesocietypersoncharacterjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded."The hiking trail led to a retired valley, hidden deep in the mountains. "placegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age."The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions."agepersonjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNo longer in use or production."The old rotary phone is now a retired piece of technology. "jobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
