as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
one retiring young girl was sitting alone quietly in a corner during the party
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as in settling
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
I'm exhausted, so I think I'll retire for the evening
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as in sacking
to let go from office, service, or employment
as a part of its restructuring, the company has begun to retire its older employees
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as in withdrawing
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the insurgents have retired to the outskirts of the city, but appear to be readying themselves for another offensive
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