What does "Retire" mean?

stopped working permanently

Synonym: quitting Opposite: starting

"Retire" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You know he's retired, right?

Breaking Bad S5E12

Seriously, man, just retire.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E4

And he retired.

Desperate Housewives S1E8

He's gonna be retiring next week

Friends S5E15

ALLEN PARKER RETIRED.

Gilmore Girls S2E6

I have decided to retire, and I know you've always said you didn't want any part of what I do.

Gossip Girl S5E24

It'll be years before I retire.

Grey's Anatomy S1E2

He's now retired.

How I Met Your Mother S4E11

"Retire" in TV shows & movies

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