retiring Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
   retire.
   
   • He retired at age 68
2. verb withdraw from active participation
   retire; withdraw.
   
   • He retired from chess
3. verb pull back or move away or backward
   retire; recede; pull back; move back; withdraw; pull away; draw back; retreat.
   
   • The enemy withdrew
   • The limo pulled away from the curb
4. verb withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
   retire.
   
5. verb break from a meeting or gathering
   adjourn; retire; withdraw.
   
   • We adjourned for lunch
   • The men retired to the library
6. verb make (someone) retire
   retire.
   
   • The director was retired after the scandal
7. verb dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
   retire.
   
   • She finally retired that old coat
8. verb lose interest
   retire; withdraw.
   
   • he retired from life when his wife died
9. verb cause to be out on a fielding play
   retire; put out.
   
10. verb cause to get out
    strike out; retire.
    
    • The pitcher retired three batters
    • the runner was put out at third base
11. verb prepare for sleep
    retire; sack out; hit the sack; bed; kip down; turn in; go to bed; go to sleep; crawl in; hit the hay.
    
    • I usually turn in at midnight
    • He goes to bed at the crack of dawn
12. adjective satellite not arrogant or presuming
    unassuming.
    
    • unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
    • a shy retiring girl
13. adjective satellite of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
    past; preceding.
    
    • a retiring member of the board
14. adjective satellite reluctant to draw attention to yourself
    reticent; self-effacing.
    

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