1. to stop working permanently, especially because of old age
2. to go to bed or to a private place to rest
Usage: formal
3. to move back or withdraw from a position

Examples

• She retires from teaching next month after thirty years.
• The CEO retires at age sixty-five.
• He retires to his study every evening to read.
• The army retires to a safer position.
• The company retires its old equipment.
• After dinner, she retires early to bed.
• The pitcher retires three batters in a row.