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 to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.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 to be or become old, out of date, or retired.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

He was as ready to offer compensation as we ourselves are when we superannuate a clerk or suppress an office.

From Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James

But no time can superannuate the subjects which Burns has sung; they are rooted in the primary strata, which are steadfast.

From Robert Burns by Shairp, John Campbell

You will have to superannuate it shortly, and return to the old original letter-box—my letter-box, which I remember so well.

From The Laurel Bush by Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock

A superannuate is one who has become impaired or disabled by length of years.

From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.

These crumb- ling relicks and long fired particles superannuate such expectations; bones, hairs, nails, and teeth of the dead, were the treasures of old sorcerers.

From Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend by Browne, Thomas, Sir