v. (ring) 1 a leave’ office or employment, esp. because o, age. b cause (a person) to retire froir work. 2 withdraw, go away, retreat. seek seclusion or shelter. 4 go to bed. withdraw (troops). 6 Cricket (of a bats man) voluntarily end or be compelled tc suspend one’s innings. o retire into oneself become uncommunicative or unsociable. [French tirer draw] retired adj. 1 having retired from ern ployment. 2 withdrawn from society or observation; secluded.
