retire

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

The act of retiring, or the state of being retired.
A place to which one retires.
A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back.
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
To cease use or production of something.
To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.
To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.
(of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.
To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

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