Definition of "Retire" :

verb: prepare for sleep

verb: cause to get out

"The pitcher retired three batters."

verb: cause to be out on a fielding play

verb: lose interest

"He retired from life when his wife died."

verb: pull back or move away or backward

verb: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)

"She finally retired that old coat."

verb: go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

"He retired at age 68."

verb: withdraw from active participation

"He retired from chess."

verb: make (someone) retire

"The director was retired after the scandal."

verb: break from a meeting or gathering

"The men retired to the library."

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