Definition of retire

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Retire (v. i.) To go to bed; as, he usually retires early..

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Sink :: Sink (v. i.) To enter deeply; to fall or retire beneath or below the surface; to penetrate.
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..
Retirement :: Retirement (n.) A place of seclusion or privacy; a place to which one withdraws or retreats; a private abode.
Cove :: Cove (n.) A retired nook; especially, a small, sheltered inlet, creek, or bay; a recess in the shore..
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..
Single :: Single (v. t.) To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.
Curfew :: Curfew (n.) The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself..
Secret :: Secret (a.) Withdraw from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.
Recouch :: Recouch (v. i.) To retire again to a couch; to lie down again.
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. i.) To withdraw from a public station, or from business; as, having made a large fortune, he retired..
Retire :: Retire (v. t.) To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively.
Privy :: Privy (a.) Appropriated to retirement; private; not open to the public.
Fireside :: Fireside (n.) A place near the fire or hearth; home; domestic life or retirement.
Retired :: Retired (imp. & p. p.) of Retir.
Umbratical :: Umbratical (a.) Of or pertaining to the shade or darkness; shadowy; unreal; secluded; retired.
Retire :: Retire (n.) A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back..
Recess :: Recess (n.) A place of retirement, retreat, secrecy, or seclusion..
Retired :: Retired (a.) Withdrawn from active duty or business; as, a retired officer; a retired physician..
Retiring :: Retiring (a.) Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement..
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