Reference meaning

retire

verb·Reference

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go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

Other meanings

2. verb

withdraw from active participation

3. verb

pull back or move away or backward

4. verb

withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds

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