Words with a similar base: retire

'retire'
[retire.v.01] as in: go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position


Examples:
He retired at age 68



'retire'
[retire.v.02] as in: withdraw from active participation


Examples:
He retired from chess



'retire'
[withdraw.v.01] as in: pull back or move away or backward


Examples:
The enemy withdrew
The limo pulled away from the curb


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'retire'
[retire.v.04] as in: withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds



'retire'
[adjourn.v.02] as in: break from a meeting or gathering


Examples:
We adjourned for lunch
The men retired to the library



'retire'
[retire.v.06] as in: make (someone) retire


Examples:
The director was retired after the scandal



'retire'
[retire.v.07] as in: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)


Examples:
She finally retired that old coat



'retire'
[retire.v.08] as in: lose interest


Examples:
he retired from life when his wife died



'retire'
[put_out.v.07] as in: cause to be out on a fielding play



'retire'
[retire.v.10] as in: cause to get out


Examples:
The pitcher retired three batters
the runner was put out at third base



'retire'
[go_to_bed.v.01] as in: prepare for sleep


Examples:
I usually turn in at midnight
He goes to bed at the crack of dawn



					

retire (English)
└── retirer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))


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