Retire meaning : The act of retiring, or the state of being retired. A place to which one retires. A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back. To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness. (sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away. To cease use or production of something. To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay. To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list. (of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat. (of a fielder) To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout. To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy. To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure. To recede; to fall or bend back. To go to bed. To remove or cease to use.