Retire

/rɪˈtaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to leave one's job or cease working, typically due to age or after reaching a certain length of service.

After 30 years of dedicated service, she decided to retire from her position.

to withdraw from circulation, usage, or activity.

The company decided to retire the old model of the product due to safety concerns.

to go to bed.

He likes to retire early to get plenty of rest before the big day.

to take a creature or a person out of a position of engagement or activity.

The retired racehorse now spends its days grazing in the pasture.

From Middle French 'retirer', meaning 'to withdraw'.

retire from work

To stop working after a long time of service.

retire gracefully

To leave a position without causing trouble.

retirement fund

A savings account or investment set aside for retirement.

retirement

The action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work.

pension

A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund.

Hang up your hat

After years of hard work, it's time to hang up my hat.

Hit the hay

I'm ready to hit the hay now that I've retired.