retire
verb (used without object)
to withdraw from one's career, occupation, or office, usually because of age.
have retired
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present perfectof retire.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some are baby boomers who have retired, and some are immigrants who either were deported or left the country on their own.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger and Pascal Gross have retired from international football, and other 30-somethings might just not receive a chance to get into the team again.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Roth conversions make the most sense for people who have retired but haven’t started receiving Social Security benefits.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Maybe it was just a product of its time, but boy, I will tell you straight up, I would cheerfully have retired on that show,” Brantley says.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
“The train starts again. You smoke your pipe. You discuss the state of Europe—of the world. It is late now. Most people have retired for the night. Does anyone pass the door—think?”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
