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The jury will now retire

🇬🇧 UK //ðə ˈdʒʊəri wɪl naʊ rɪˈtaɪə// 🇺🇸 US //ðə ˈdʒʊri wɪl naʊ rɪˈtaɪr//

Meaning of The jury will now retire

The jury is leaving to discuss the case privately.

In simple words: The jury will take a break to decide the case.

The jury will now retire in a sentence

• After hearing all the evidence, the jury will now retire to consider their verdict.
• The judge announced, 'The jury will now retire for deliberation.'
• Once the arguments are made, the jury will now retire to make a decision.

How to use The jury will now retire

Used in legal contexts. Appropriate in courtroom settings, but not in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a jury that takes a nap to think hard about the case.

Related words

Collocations with The jury will now retire

• jury deliberation
• jury verdict
• legal decision

Synonyms for The jury will now retire

• deliberate
• convene
• discuss

Opposites of The jury will now retire

• The jury will now convene
• The jury will now assemble
• The jury will now continue deliberation
• The jury will now return to the courtroom

Common mistakes with The jury will now retire

• Confused with 'the jury will now return', which has a different meaning.
• Using it in non-legal contexts.
• Mispronouncing 'retire' as 're-tire'.

Frequently asked questions about The jury will now retire

What does The jury will now retire mean?

The jury will take a break to decide the case.

What is the definition of The jury will now retire?

The jury is leaving to discuss the case privately.

How do you use The jury will now retire in a sentence?

After hearing all the evidence, the jury will now retire to consider their verdict.

Can you give another example of The jury will now retire?

The judge announced, 'The jury will now retire for deliberation.'

What are synonyms for The jury will now retire?

Common alternatives include deliberate, convene, discuss.

What is the opposite of The jury will now retire?

Opposite meanings include The jury will now convene, The jury will now assemble, The jury will now continue deliberation, The jury will now return to the courtroom.

What words go with The jury will now retire?

It commonly pairs with jury deliberation, jury verdict, legal decision.

What are common mistakes when using The jury will now retire?

Confused with 'the jury will now return', which has a different meaning. Using it in non-legal contexts. Mispronouncing 'retire' as 're-tire'.

How do you pronounce The jury will now retire?

US: //ðə ˈdʒʊri wɪl naʊ rɪˈtaɪr//, UK: //ðə ˈdʒʊəri wɪl naʊ rɪˈtaɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The jury will now retire formal or informal?

"The jury will now retire" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use The jury will now retire?

Used in legal contexts. Appropriate in courtroom settings, but not in casual conversations.