retire
Translation
to retire, to withdraw, to go to bed
Examples
He will retire from his job next year.
He will retire from his job next year.
She retired to her room for the night.
She retired to her room for the night.
Grammar Patterns
to retire ((from sth.)) to stop working at a job He will retire from his job next year.
to retire ((to a place)) to go to a quiet place She retired to her room for the night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: withdraw, leave, step down; Antonyms: work, begin, start
Etymology
From French 'retirer' (to withdraw), from 're-' (back) + 'tirer' (to draw).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-' (back) and 'tire' (as in getting tired). You go back from work because you are tired of it.