Synonyms for

Retires

Verb / rɪˈtaɪrz / / ri:ˈtaɪɜ:z / / ri:ˈtaɪrz / Another word for retires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to withdraw from active duty or business

Synonyms & similar words

bed retire adjourn advance recede retreat withdraw resigns quits departs withdraws abandons vacates leaves exits cesses concludes finishes closes ends stops terminates

Synonyms by register

Formal

withdraws ceases discontinues abdicates

Informal

quits hangs it up calls it a day steps down

Literary

withdraws from the fray rests from labor departs the scene

Antonyms

starts begins continues works persists proceeds engages

Common collocations

  • retires from work
  • retires from the company
  • retires from public life
  • retires early
  • retires at 65
  • retires to the country
  • retires undefeated

Word family

noun retirement
verb retire
adjective retired

Usage note

The verb 'retires' typically refers to stopping work, often due to age. It can also mean to withdraw from a position or activity.

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Example sentences

  1. My grandma retires next year after working for 40 years.
  2. He retires from the military after serving for 20 years.
  3. The CEO retires and hands over the company to his son.
  4. She retires from teaching and travels the world.
  5. The athlete retires from his sport due to a serious injury.

Quotes

  • Retirement: It's nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese. - Gene Perret
  • Retirement is a time to enjoy the things you never could before. - Unknown
  • Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials – much to live on and much to live for. - Unknown

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