retires

Leaves the workforce

Retires is the third-person singular of retire.

To retire is to withdraw from active working life, typically at the end of a career: She retires next month after thirty years with the company.

Retire also means to withdraw from a place or situation: He retired to his study.

In sports, to retire a batter is to put them out; to retire a jersey number is to permanently remove it from use.

The pitcher retires the side in order.

career

pension

Retiree's ongoing benefit

annuity · golden years · farewell · sendoff · gold watch · emeritus · tenure · seniority · severance · benefits

withdraws

retreats

Backs off or sanctuaries

disengages · departs · exits · leaves · removes · steps back · goes to bed · turns in · secludes · sequesters

lifestyle

leisure

Free time for relaxation

relaxation · grandchildren · golf · gardening · volunteering · downsizing · snowbird · cruise · bucket list · free time

sports

jersey

Knitted pullover garment

ceremony · farewell tour · hung up · legacy · tribute · ovation · teammates · fans · records · championship

Opposites
career/employment status

retiresstarts out

Begins or departs

joins · unretires

physical movement/withdrawal

retiresadvances

Forward movements or progress

approaches · proceeds · moves forward · enters · charges

active engagement/participation

retiresenters

Goes into a space

engages · joins · participates · steps up · arises

Phrases
Family

retire, retiring, retired, retirement, retiree, retirements, unretired, early retirement, retirer

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G