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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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
The Holyrood veteran appeared to have retired from frontbench politics in 2023, when he stepped down from cabinet following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as first minister.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
He could have retired in 2020, but as he wrote in a Facebook post in 2023, “I’m having too much fun.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
American legend Shaun White may have retired but there will still be plenty of gasp-inducing acrobatics as riders drop into the pipe to show off their bag of tricks.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 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
