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to retire

verb/ɐpuˈzẽtaɾ/medium

a·po·sen·tar

Definition

To leave one's job and cease working, typically after reaching a certain age or fulfilling requirements.
He plans to retire at 65.
The company retired the old machinery.
Common collocations
to retire earlyretirement ageto retire from serviceto retire a jersey

Etymology

Do latim 'appausare', de 'pausa' (descanso, pausa), através do antigo português 'apousar'.

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