retire

verb

1. 1

   prepare for sleep

   I usually turn in at midnight

   He goes to bed at the crack of dawn

2. 2

   cause to get out

   The pitcher retired three batters

   the runner was put out at third base

3. 3

   cause to be out on a fielding play

4. 4

   lose interest

   he retired from life when his wife died

5. 5

   pull back or move away or backward

   The enemy withdrew

   The limo pulled away from the curb

6. 6

   dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)

   She finally retired that old coat

7. 7

   go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

   He retired at age 68

8. 8

   withdraw from active participation

   He retired from chess

9. 9

   make (someone) retire

   The director was retired after the scandal

10. 10

    break from a meeting or gathering

    We adjourned for lunch

    The men retired to the library

11. 11

    withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds