B1verb 2K

Retire

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈtaɪə(r)/","/rɪˈtaɪəz/","/rɪˈtaɪəd/","/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈtaɪər/","/rɪˈtaɪərz/","/rɪˈtaɪərd/","/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Retire

to leave your job and stop working, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill; to tell somebody they must stop doing their job

In simple words: To stop working after many years, usually because of age.

Retire in a sentence

• After working for over thirty years, she decided to retire from her job.
• He plans to retire early so he can travel the world.
• Many athletes retire from professional sports when they reach their thirties.
• When someone retires, they often look for new hobbies to fill their time.
• The company encouraged employees to retire after reaching a certain age.

How to use Retire

Commonly used when someone reaches a certain age or financial security. It’s more formal than casual speech; avoid in light-hearted contexts.

Grammar pattern

retire + object (usually implied: 'from work')

Memory hint

Think of 'retire' like 're-tire' — getting new tires after driving too long.

Related words

Collocations with Retire

• early
• recently
• officially
• be forced to
• be obliged to
• have to
• as
• at
• from
• newly retired
• recently retired
• be medically retired

Synonyms for Retire

• withdraw
• disengage
• stop working
• take a break
• rest

Opposites of Retire

• work
• engage

Common mistakes with Retire

• Confused with 'retiree' as the same as 'retire'.
• Using 'retire' with non-human subjects, like a company or organization.
• Saying 'retire from' without specifying what job or career.

Frequently asked questions about Retire

What does Retire mean?

To stop working after many years, usually because of age.

What is the definition of Retire?

to leave your job and stop working, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill; to tell somebody they must stop doing their job

How do you use Retire in a sentence?

After working for over thirty years, she decided to retire from her job.

Can you give another example of Retire?

He plans to retire early so he can travel the world.

What are synonyms for Retire?

Common alternatives include withdraw, disengage, stop working, take a break, rest.

What is the opposite of Retire?

Opposite meanings include work, engage.

What words go with Retire?

It commonly pairs with early, recently, officially, be forced to, be obliged to, have to, as, at, from, newly retired, recently retired, be medically retired.

What are common mistakes when using Retire?

Confused with 'retiree' as the same as 'retire'. Using 'retire' with non-human subjects, like a company or organization. Saying 'retire from' without specifying what job or career.

How do you pronounce Retire?

US: /["/rɪˈtaɪər/","/rɪˈtaɪərz/","/rɪˈtaɪərd/","/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈtaɪə(r)/","/rɪˈtaɪəz/","/rɪˈtaɪəd/","/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Retire?

Commonly used when someone reaches a certain age or financial security. It’s more formal than casual speech; avoid in light-hearted contexts.

What CEFR level is Retire?

"Retire" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.