Looking for the meaning or definition of the word retire? Here's what it means.
Verb
(intransitive) To stopworking on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
(transitive, sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
(transitive) To cease use or production of something
(transitive) To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay
(transitive) To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list
(transitive, cricket, of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat
(transitive, baseball, of a fielder) To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout
(intransitive) To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy
(intransitive) To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure
