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cause to retire; "The pitcher retired three batters"; "the runner was put out at third base" lose interest; "he retired from life when his wife died" dispose of; as of old clothes; "She finally retired that old coat" go into retirement; stop performing one''s work or withdraw from one''s position; "He retired at age 68" withdraw from active participation; "He retired from chess" make (someone) retire; "The director was retired after the scandal" withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds cause to be out on a fielding play move back and away from; "The enemy fell back" break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch"; "The men retired to the library" pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb" go to bed in order to sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He turns out at the crack of dawn" |
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