superannuate

American  

[soo-per-an-yoo-eyt] / ˌsu pərˈæn yuˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

superannuated, superannuating

1. to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.

2. to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.

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verb (used without object)

superannuated, superannuating

1. to be or become old, out of date, or retired.

superannuate British  

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. to pension off

2. to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned

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Etymology

Origin of superannuate

First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated

Example Sentences

Disney may have figured that it had a couple of surefire hits in its pipeline with “The Marvels” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a sequel in that already superannuated series.

From Los Angeles Times

Before they can solve that mystery and save their lives, the superannuated Sphinxes have to deal with the vicious Brad.

From Washington Post

Its high-tech windmills and superannuated smokestacks are only the most visible evidence of a three-decade campaign.

From New York Times

Our health care, housing, recreation and retirement institutions are not set up to manage the needs of the superannuated.

From New York Times

Defining members of Congress by age undermines and underrates all older people and evinces a disturbing, superannuated and narrow mind-set.

From Washington Post