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To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

Example: Having made a large fortune, he retired.

(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

To cease use or production of something.

Example: The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company.

To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.

Example: The central bank retired those notes five years ago.

To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

Retirement

Introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.

Example: I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring.