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retires

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈtaɪɝz// UK //ɹɪtˈaɪəz// re·tires

v. stops working permanently, usually because of being older. It can also mean to leave a room to go to bed or to rest.

v. ceases to work at a profession or occupation, typically upon reaching a specific age; also describes the act of withdrawing to a private place for rest or sleep. Third-person singular present form of 'retire'.


SIMPLE

My father retires from his teaching job next month.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long and successful career in finance, she retires to a quiet life in the countryside.

COMPLEX

The judge retires to his private chambers to deliberate on the verdict, away from the intense scrutiny of the courtroom and the media.

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Intransitive when referring to ending a career; can take the preposition 'to' when describing moving to a location for rest.

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