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'retire' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'retire' with 20 example sentences.


retire verb

: go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

: withdraw from active participation

: pull back or move away or backward

: withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds

: break from a meeting or gathering

: make (someone) retire

: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)

: lose interest

: cause to be out on a fielding play

: cause to get out

: prepare for sleep


  • I'm retiring in October.
  • They told everybody they were retired.
  • She said she doesn't want to retire.
  • He retired four years ago.
  • His decision to retire surprised all of us.
  • I want to live in the country after I retire.
  • The retired judge used to visit prostitutes regularly.
  • Grandfather has retired because he is getting old.
  • When he retired, his son took over his business.
  • Baby boomers are starting to retire.
  • He doesn't have a job. He's retired.
  • How much money do I need to save before I can retire?
  • A farewell party was held for the executive who was retiring.
  • The man held on to his job stubbornly and would not retire.
  • Professor Jones retires next year.
  • The player retired from the basketball team.
  • He retired to his own room after supper.
  • Dan is a retired deputy sheriff.
  • Such a judge should retire from his job before retirement age.
  • I will not retire until I solve this case.
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