retire

B1 · Intermediate Sports

v. to stop playing a professional sport or competing in matches.

v. to cease professional participation in a sport or competitive activity.

日本語:引退する※

Español:retirarse

“The champion decided to retire from tennis while she was still at the top of her game.”

“Injuries forced the star striker to retire prematurely, much to the disappointment of the club's supporters.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. to go to a quiet place where you can be alone or private.

v. to withdraw to or seek seclusion in a private or quiet place.

“After the long dinner party, the host retired to the library for a quiet drink.”

“The jury retired to consider their verdict after hearing three weeks of conflicting testimony.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. to go to bed at the end of the day.

v. to go to bed for the night.

“It has been a very long day, so I think I will retire now.”

“The guests retired early, exhausted by the high altitude and the day's strenuous hike.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to stop using or producing something because it is old or no longer needed.

v. to withdraw something from use, service, or circulation.

“The airline decided to retire its older planes to save on fuel costs.”

“The central bank will retire the old banknotes as the new polymer versions are distributed to the public.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Technical · American English

v. to make a play that results in a player being out.

v. to make a play that puts a batter or runner out.

“The pitcher managed to retire the last three batters in a row.”

“The defense successfully retired the side in the bottom of the ninth, securing a narrow victory.”