retire
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To stop working, usually because of age, or to go to bed, or to withdraw from a place.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She plans to _____ at sixty-five."
Answer: retire
In your own words, what does "retire" mean?
To stop working, usually because of age, or to go to bed, or to withdraw from a place.
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