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retire
UK /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ US /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/
verb 6noun 3
Collocations
7(verb.)
ADV
early
My grandfather decided to retire early and now spends his days fishing.
VERB + RETIRE
be compelled to, be forced to, be obliged to, have to
The coach had to retire early due to health problems.
be due to, plan to
My parents are planning to retire next year after they sell their house.
decide to
PREP
as
My grandfather retired as a factory manager after working there for forty years.
at
My grandfather decided to retire at 65 after working as a teacher for forty years.
from
My grandfather retired from his job as a teacher after working for forty years.
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