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retire

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re.tire \ri-'ti-(*)r\ vb [MF retirer, fr. re- + tirer to draw - more at 
   TIRADE] 1: to withdraw from action or danger : RETREAT  2: to withdraw esp. 
   for privacy  3: to fall back : RECEDE  4: to withdraw from one's position 
   or occupation  5: to go to bed  1a: WITHDRAW  1b: to march (a military 
   force) away from the enemy  2a: to withdraw from circulation or from the 
   market : RECALL  2b: to withdraw from usual use or service  3: to cause to 
   retire from one's position or occupation  4: to put out (a batter or side) 
   in baseball