go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position; He retired at age 68'

cause to get out; The pitcher retired three batters; the runner was put out at third base

[ Syn: strike out ]

prepare for sleep; I usually turn in at midnight; He goes to bed at the crack of dawn

[ Syn: go to bed , go to bed , turn in , turn in , bed , bed , crawl in , crawl in , kip down , kip down , hit the hay , hit the hay , hit the sack , hit the sack , sack out , sack out , go to sleep , go to sleep ]

withdraw from active participation; He retired from chess

[ Syn: withdraw ]

pull back or move away or backward; The enemy withdrew; The limo pulled away from the curb

[ Syn: withdraw , retreat , pull away , draw back , recede , pull back , move back ]

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

break from a meeting or gathering; We adjourned for lunch; The men retired to the library

[ Syn: adjourn , withdraw ]

make (someone) retire; The director was retired after the scandal'

dispose of (something no longer useful or needed); She finally retired that old coat'

lose interest; he retired from life when his wife died

[ Syn: withdraw ]

cause to be out on a fielding play

[ Syn: put out ]