v.
Pronunciation: ri- ' t ī (- ə )r
Function: verb
Inflected Form: re · tired ; re · tir · ing
Etymology: Middle French retirer, from re- + tirer to draw
Date: 1533
intransitive verb
1 : to withdraw from action or danger : RETREAT
2 : to withdraw especially for privacy < retired to her room>
3 : to move back : RECEDE
4 : to withdraw from one's position or occupation : conclude one's working or professional career
5 : to go to bed
transitive verb
1 : WITHDRAW : as a : to march (a military force) away from the enemy b : to withdraw from circulation or from the market : RECALL < retire a bond> c : to withdraw from usual use or service
2 : to cause to retire from one's position or occupation
3 a : to put out (a batter or batsman) in baseball or cricket b : to cause (a side) to end a turn at bat in baseball
4 : to win permanent possession of (as a trophy)
5 : to pay in full : SETTLE < retire a debt>