English / word
retire
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to stop working, usually because of age; to leave a job or activity permanently
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
In context
01
My father will retire next year.
02
The teacher plans to retire after thirty years.
Synonyms
quit,resign,leave
Antonyms
work,continue
Collocations
retire from,retire early,retire peacefully
Verb forms
Past: retired · Past participle: retired · -ing: retiring