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    Retirarse (en. Withdraw)

    /retiˈɾaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cease an activity or job.
    He decided to retire from the labor market after 30 years of work.
    Decidió retirarse del mercado laboral tras 30 años de trabajo.
    To move away from a place.
    After the conflict, many chose to retreat to their homes.
    Después del conflicto, muchos optaron por retirarse a sus hogares.
    To withdraw from public or social life.
    The famous actor retired to live in the tranquility of the countryside.
    El famoso actor se retiró para vivir en la tranquilidad del campo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retirare', which means 'to pull back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retreat on time
    To distance oneself or leave a situation before it is too late.
    retirarse a tiempo
    retire with dignity
    To leave a position or situation honorably.
    retirarse con dignidad
    retire at the right moment
    To know when is the best time to step away.
    retirarse en el momento adecuado

    Related Words

    withdrawal
    Action of withdrawing or distancing oneself.
    retirada
    retired
    A person who has retired from work.
    retired
    retirement
    Action of retiring or a place where one retires.
    retiro

    Slang Meanings

    To leave a party or meeting without notifying.
    He slipped out the back door and retired without anyone noticing.
    Salió por la puerta de atrás y se retiró sin que nadie se diera cuenta.
    To stop participating or getting involved in something.
    The group decided to withdraw from the project due to a lack of interest.
    El grupo decidió retirarse del proyecto por falta de interés.