retire
verb (used without object)
to withdraw from one's career, occupation, or office, usually because of age.
will retire
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future tenseof retire.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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There were tributes pre-match to captain Farrell, who announced he will retire at the end of the season, as Wigan's players warmed up with t-shirts emblazoned with Faz 12.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Jejurikar was also named to the additional post of chairman, succeeding Jon Moeller, who will retire in August after nearly 40 years with the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Seven of MLB’s 76 full-time umps have accepted buyouts and will retire after this season, a person familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
He has said he will retire at the end of his term in the Senate.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Out of my jurisdiction; another bounty hunter from another police department will retire Polokov and claim the money.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
