retire
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: retires · retiring
Sense 1
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To stop playing their sport and in competitions a sports player.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A place to which one retires.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back.
NounRegister: dated
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “retire” mean?
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
Is “retire” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.