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    retire

    US /rɪˈtaɪr/

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    UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop using, producing, or servicing something
    The car company chose to retire the old model
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo stop taking part in a competition or game
    She had to retire from the chess match due to illness
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo quit having jobs because you are old
    The teacher will retire next month after working at the school for thirty years
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo move to a different area or room (formal)
    After dinner, my aunt invited us to retire in the living room
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo go to bed (formal)
    My father decided to retire to bed early tonight

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    THE SCARIEST MOMENT! - Resident Evil 7 - Part 5

    42:27THE SCARIEST MOMENT! - Resident Evil 7 - Part 5
    • *Granny* But I'm retire- *Pewds* SHUT THE FUCK UP!

      *Granny* But I'm retire- *Pewds* SHUT THE FUCK UP!

    B1

    How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:15How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
    • And because fashion conscious young people may retire some of their Shein quicker than other more expensive clothing that actually may cost inventory wastage after the consumption happened.

      And because fashion conscious young people may retire some of their Shein quicker than other more expensive clothing that actually may cost inventory wastage after the consumption happened.

    • may retire some of their Shein quicker

      may retire some of their Shein quicker

    B1

    WHY Are BRITS Moving to LIVE IN FRANCE? | Easy English 188

    12:16WHY Are BRITS Moving to LIVE IN FRANCE? | Easy English 188
    • Well, we're both retired and we decided to retire to the South of France for the lifestyle.

      Well, we're both retired and we decided to retire to the South of France for the lifestyle.

    • And we decided to retire to the south of France for the, um— For the life.

      And we decided to retire to the south of France for the, um— For the life.

    A2

    Hurricane Facts for Kids - Fun Facts With Hamlet the Hamster | Educational Videos by Mocomi

    03:16Hurricane Facts for Kids - Fun Facts With Hamlet the Hamster | Educational Videos by Mocomi
    • If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.

      If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.

    • If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists, so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.

      If a storm is particularly destructive or deadly, the WMO will retire that name from official lists, so it's never used again out of respect for the families of the storm's victims and survivors.

    B1

    George Washington (1732-1799) President of the USA

    02:53George Washington (1732-1799) President of the USA
    • Washington wanted to retire after his first term but was re-elected for a second term in 1792.

      Washington wanted to retire after his first term but was re-elected for a second term in 1792.

    • Washington wanted to retire after his first term,

      Washington wanted to retire after his first term,

    B1

    What is the FIRE Movement? ?| Retire Early!

    02:46What is the FIRE Movement? ?| Retire Early!
    • What they say it is, is financial independence, retire early.

      What they say it is, is financial independence, retire early.

    • What they say it is, is financial independence, retire early.

      What they say it is, is financial independence, retire early.

    A2

    The ISS Will Crash to Earth Soon, But Why?

    03:42The ISS Will Crash to Earth Soon, But Why?
    • After over 20 years in orbit, our beloved International Space Station is set to retire in 2030.

      After over 20 years in orbit, our beloved International Space Station is set to retire in 2030.

    • After over 20 years in orbit, our beloved International Space Station is set to retire in 2030.

      After over 20 years in orbit, our beloved International Space Station is set to retire in 2030.

    B1

    King of the Hill S14 | Official Trailer | Hulu

    02:16King of the Hill S14 | Official Trailer | Hulu
    • Peggy, I didn't retire to sleep my life away like some nepo baby.

      Peggy, I didn't retire to sleep my life away like some nepo baby.

    • Peggy, I didn't retire to sleep my life away like some nepo baby.

      Peggy, I didn't retire to sleep my life away like some nepo baby.

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • shillings a week, and a wife and family, talking  about a merry Christmas. I’ll retire to Bedlam.”

      shillings a week, and a wife and family, talking  about a merry Christmas. I’ll retire to Bedlam.”

    • I'll retire to bedlam!" This lunatic, in letting Scrooge's nephew out, had let two other people in.

      I'll retire to bedlam!" This lunatic, in letting Scrooge's nephew out, had let two other people in.

    B2

    Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner

    13:47Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner
    • But beyond that, the project's future is uncertain, especially since NASA plans to retire the ISS around 2030.

      But beyond that, the project's future is uncertain, especially since NASA plans to retire the ISS around 2030.

    • But beyond that, the project's future is uncertain, especially since NASA plans to retire the ISS around 2030.

      But beyond that, the project's future is uncertain, especially since NASA plans to retire the ISS around 2030.

    B1