Retire: meaning, definitions and examples
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retire
[ rɪˈtaɪər ]
from work
To stop working, typically after reaching a certain age or after a long career. Retiring often involves receiving a pension or other financial benefits.
Synonyms
quit, resign, step down, withdraw
Examples of usage
- I plan to retire next year and travel the world.
- After 40 years of hard work, she finally decided to retire.
- The company offers early retirement packages to employees over 55.
from a competition
To withdraw from a competition or a game, usually due to age or injury. It can also mean to voluntarily leave a position of power or authority.
Synonyms
abandon, quit, resign, step down
Examples of usage
- The athlete decided to retire from professional sports after a series of injuries.
- After losing the election, the politician announced his retirement from politics.
- The champion retired from the match due to a knee injury.
Translations
Translations of the word "retire" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aposentar-se
🇮🇳 सेवानिवृत्त होना
🇩🇪 in den Ruhestand gehen
🇮🇩 pensiun
🇺🇦 піти на пенсію
🇵🇱 przejść na emeryturę
🇯🇵 退職する (たいしょくする)
🇫🇷 prendre sa retraite
🇪🇸 jubilarse
🇹🇷 emekli olmak
🇰🇷 퇴직하다 (퇴직하다)
🇸🇦 يتقاعد
🇨🇿 odejít do důchodu
🇸🇰 odísť do dôchodku
🇨🇳 退休 (tuìxiū)
🇸🇮 upokojiti se
🇮🇸 hætta störfum
🇰🇿 зейнетке шығу
🇬🇪 პენსიაზე გასვლა
🇦🇿 təqaüdə çıxmaq
🇲🇽 jubilarse
Word origin
The word 'retire' comes from the Middle French word 'retirer' which means 'to withdraw'. It was first used in the 1530s to refer to the act of leaving or withdrawing from a place or situation. Over time, its meaning evolved to include leaving a job or career, especially after reaching a certain age. The concept of retirement as we know it today, with pensions and benefits, began to develop in the 19th century.
See also: retired, retiree, retirees, retirement, retiring.