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retired

/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/

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verb

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

Examples :

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

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(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

Examples :

"The company retired the old model of computer from its product line. "

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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."

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

Examples :

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

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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."

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

Examples :

"Jones retired in favour of Smith."

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(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."

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

Examples :

"I will retire to the study."

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

Examples :

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

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To recede; to fall or bend back.

Examples :

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

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Examples :

"I will retire for the night."

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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."

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To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

Examples :

"The mechanic retired the old tires on the school bus with new ones. "

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adjective

Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

Examples :

"After her busy career, Sarah chose a retired lifestyle, preferring quiet evenings at home to social gatherings. "

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Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

Examples :

"The hiking trail led to a retired valley, hidden deep in the mountains. "

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(of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.

Examples :

"The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions."

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No longer in use or production.

Examples :

"The old rotary phone is now a retired piece of technology. "