RETIRED — Definition of RETIRED
verb
1
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
Having made a large fortune, he retired.
2
(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
3
To cease use or production of something.
The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company.
4
To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.
The central bank retired those notes five years ago.
verb
1
To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.
adjective
1
Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.
2
Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.
3
(of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.
The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.
4
No longer in use or production.
Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/retire
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