(of a place, period of time, or situation) Without disturbance, activity or excitement
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Having left one's job and ceased to work
“She is a retired teacher who now finds joy in writing poetry.”
Located or standing away from view or in a remote location
“The power of election is thus thrown into the hands of a few, while those who are in the more remote and retired places are denied any voice in the matter.”
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions
(of a place, period of time, or situation) Without disturbance, activity or excitement
At one time
Being of advanced years in age
Relieved of one's duty or responsibility at a foreign place or location
No longer alive or in existence
Retirees collectively or as a whole
“Many of the retired consider the town too lively.”
Past tense for to leave one's job and cease to work, typically on reaching the normal age for leaving service
“By 1996, Nigo finally decided it was time to retire. He had begun to feel his age.”
Past tense for to discharge from a job or position
“A Commanding Officer may put forward a proposal to the Military Secretary, GHQ, through normal channels to retire the officer prematurely.”
Past tense for to withdraw to, or from, a particular place
“Lord Dersq gestured that the messenger and the musicians retire from the hall.”
(of a military force) Past tense for to retreat from an enemy or an attacking position
“The great black dragon was forced to retire from the fight.”
Past tense for to go to bed
“The music started to die down, and the king announced for everyone to retire for the night.”
(of a business) Past tense for to go bankrupt
Past tense for to leave a place hastily, often for another
Past tense for to leave or resign from one's current position or role
Past tense for to transfer oneself to another place, especially in the company of others
Past tense for to shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.
Past tense for to recur, or break out anew after a dormant period
Past tense for to split or withdraw from a union, alliance or organization
Past tense for to become obsolete
Past tense for to put an end to, especially formally
Past tense for to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Past tense for to throw away (something unwanted or useless)
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