retire
/rɪˈtaɪər/
re · tire
rɪ · ˈtaɪər
English Definition
v. stop working, withdraw
Significado en Español
jubilarse, retirarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghỉ hưu, rút lui
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+tire(withdraw).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “retire”.
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A
withdraw
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B
advance
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C
conquer
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D
begin
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A — withdraw.
“retire” means v. stop working, withdraw
Common questions about “retire”
What does “retire” mean?
retire — v. stop working, withdraw. In Chinese: 退休，退出.
How do you pronounce “retire”?
retire is pronounced /rɪˈtaɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · tire.
Is “retire” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. retire appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “retire”?
re(again)+tire(withdraw).
