Definition of retire

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Retire (n.) A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back..

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Retire :: Retire (v. i.) To go back or return; to draw back or away; to keep aloof; to withdraw or retreat, as from observation; to go into privacy; as, to retire to his home; to retire from the world, or from notice..
Withdraw :: Withdraw (v. t.) To take back or away, as what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to draw back; to cause to move away or retire; as, to withdraw aid, favor, capital, or the like..
Retire :: Retire (v. t.) To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list; as, to retire a military or naval officer..
Retire :: Retire (v. t.) To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay; as, to retire bonds; to retire a note..
Avoid :: Avoid (v. i.) To retire; to withdraw.
Abscondence :: Abscondence (n.) Fugitive concealment; secret retirement; hiding.
Single :: Single (v. t.) To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.
Solitary :: Solitary (a.) ot much visited or frequented remote from society; retired; lonely; as, a solitary residence or place..
Retire :: Retire (v. t.) To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively.
Background :: Background (n.) A place in obscurity or retirement, or out of sight..
Umbratical :: Umbratical (a.) Of or pertaining to the shade or darkness; shadowy; unreal; secluded; retired.
Seguestration :: Seguestration (n.) The state of being separated or set aside; separation; retirement; seclusion from society.
Retirement :: Retirement (n.) The act of retiring, or the state of being retired; withdrawal; seclusion; as, the retirement of an officer..
Rise :: Rise (v.) To retire; to give up a siege.
Rota :: Rota (n.) A short-lived political club established in 1659 by J.Harrington to inculcate the democratic doctrine of election of the principal officers of the state by ballot, and the annual retirement of a portion of Parliament..
Fastness :: Fastness (a.) A fast place; a stronghold; a fortress or fort; a secure retreat; a castle; as, the enemy retired to their fastnesses in the mountains..
Sheeling :: Sheeling (n.) A hut or small cottage in an expessed or a retired place (as on a mountain or at the seaside) such as is used by shepherds, fishermen, sportsmen, etc.; a summer cottage; also, a shed..
Retire :: Retire (v. i.) To go to bed; as, he usually retires early..
Sequestered :: Sequestered (a.) Retired; secluded.
Country Seat :: Country seat () A dwelling in the country, used as a place of retirement from the city..
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