retired

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/
Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

Example Sentences
  • Having made a large fortune, he retired.
2 Definition

(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

3 Definition

To cease use or production of something.

Example Sentences
  • The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company.
4 Definition

To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.

Example Sentences
  • The central bank retired those notes five years ago.
5 Definition

To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.

Example Sentences
  • The board retired the old major.
6 Definition

(of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.

Example Sentences
  • Jones retired in favour of Smith.
7 Definition

(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.

Example Sentences
  • Jones retired Smith 6-3.
8 Definition

To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.

Example Sentences
  • I will retire to the study.
9 Definition

To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.

Example Sentences
  • The regiment retired from the fray after the Major was killed.
10 Definition

To recede; to fall or bend back.

Example Sentences
  • Past the point, the shore retires into a sequence of coves.
11 Definition

To go to bed.

Example Sentences
  • I will retire for the night.
12 Definition

To remove or cease to use.

Example Sentences
  • When a hurricane becomes so deadly or destructive that future use would be insensitive, officials may retire the name of the hurricane.
13 Definition

To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

2 Definition

Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

3 Definition

(of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.

Example Sentences
  • The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.
4 Definition

No longer in use or production.

Example Sentences
  • Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.