retire
Translation
to retire, to go to bed, to withdraw
Examples
He will retire next year.
He will retire next year.
She retired to her room after dinner.
She retired to her room after dinner.
The driver had to retire from the race.
The driver had to retire from the race.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to stop working from a job or company She retired from teaching last year.
((to sth.)) to go to a place for rest or privacy He retired to the library for some quiet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: withdraw, leave, step down; Antonyms: work, continue
Etymology
From Old French 'retirer', meaning 'to draw back'. It's formed from 're-' (back) and 'tirer' (to draw).
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 're-tired' – tired again, so you have to stop working. This can help you remember the main meaning.