RETIRING

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

Example: "Having made a large fortune, he retired."

(sometimes reflexive) to withdraw; to take away.

To cease use or production of something.

Example: "The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."

To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.

Example: "The central bank retired those notes five years ago."

To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.

Example: "The board retired the old major."

(of a batsman) to voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.

Example: "Jones retired in favour of smith."

(of a fielder) to make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout.

Example: "Jones retired smith 6-3."

To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.

Example: "I will retire to the study."

To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.

Example: "The regiment retired from the fray after the major was killed."

To recede; to fall or bend back.

Example: "Past the point, the shore retires into a sequence of coves."

To go to bed.

Example: "I will retire for the night."

To remove or cease to use.

Example: "When a hurricane becomes so deadly or destructive that future use would be insensitive, officials may retire the name of the hurricane."

To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.