Definition of retire
retired;
retiring
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: such 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) in baseball
b
:to cause (a side) to end a turn at bat in baseball
4
:to win permanent possession of (something, such as a trophy)
5
:to pay in full :settle
- retire a debt
