Definitions

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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He had an operation at the age of 23 in a bid to save his career, but eventually realised he would have to retire.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She is also expected to inherit enough money from her mother to retire within the next eight to 10 years, when she is in her 60s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Castaneda says she and her husband had hoped to retire in Italy.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Ultimately had to retire from the race for the second grand prix in a row.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“We had a few older agents who were set to retire but decided to putter on for another year. Means we can only offer four spots this summer.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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