retire

[ri-tahyuhr] / rɪˈtaɪər /

VERB

leave a place or responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart go pull out relinquish remove retreat separate surrender withdraw

STRONG

decamp ebb exit part recede regress repeal rescind resign revoke rusticate secede yield

WEAK

absent oneself deny oneself draw back fall back get away get off give ground give up work give way go away go to bed go to one's room go to sleep hand over hit the sack leave service make vacant pull back run along seclude oneself sever connections stop working take off turn in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance continue remain stay

STRONG

approve arrive come in increase join

WEAK

begin enter

Example Sentences

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I am 53 and hope to retire at 59.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

For example, an analyst who was planning to retire has been able to do so in a phased way, using their digital twin to take on some of their workload.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He apparently did just that, because he’s been at it for 49 years and plans to retire as a track starter this spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Teachers can retire at age 63 with a pension worth 85% of their final pay, plus free health benefits for life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

While the three girls run around, I retire to Roger’s room and do his weekend homework the best that I can.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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