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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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    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

    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

    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.

    A2

    Top 10 Movies So Bad Actors QUIT

    13:16Top 10 Movies So Bad Actors QUIT
    • Openly observing a decline in the quality of Hollywood, he decided to retire.

      Openly observing a decline in the quality of Hollywood, he decided to retire.

    B2

    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.

    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,

      Washington wanted to retire after his first term,

    B1

    Major Olympic Announcement | March 22, 2021

    10:01Major Olympic Announcement | March 22, 2021
    • She was planning to retire after the Tokyo 2020 Games when sport climbing was supposed to make its Olympic debut.

      She was planning to retire after the Tokyo 2020 Games when sport climbing was supposed to make its Olympic debut.

    B1

    How Did Japan’s Imperial Family Last So Long?

    04:05How Did Japan’s Imperial Family Last So Long?
    • They barely had any time to make political decisions, to the point where Emperors started to retire early so they could finally get some work done from behind the scenes.

      They barely had any time to make political decisions, to the point where Emperors started to retire early so they could finally get some work done from behind the scenes.

    • to retire early, so they could finally get some work done from behind the scenes.

      to retire early, so they could finally get some work done from behind the scenes.

    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.

    • Really when they say retire early, what they are really talking about is, do something else and not work for, you know, "The Man."

      Really when they say retire early, what they are really talking about is, do something else and not work for, you know, "The Man."

    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