retire
intermediateB1/rɪˈtaɪər/ · re-tire
To stop working after a certain age or after a long period of employment.
Meanings
To stop working after a certain age or after a long period of employment.
کسی خاص عمر یا طویل ملازمت کے بعد کام روک دینا۔
ریٹائر
retire
Common Collocations
- retire from work
- retire early
- retire gracefully
Example Sentences
He decided to retire at the age of sixty.
اس نے ساٹھ سال کی عمر میں ریٹائر ہونے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne saath saal ki umar mein retire hone ka faisla kiya.
Many people look forward to retire and enjoy their hobbies.
بہت سے لوگ ریٹائرمنٹ کا انتظار کرتے ہیں تاکہ وہ اپنے مشاغل کا لطف اٹھا سکیں۔
Bahut se log retirement ka intezar karte hain taake woh apne mashagil ka lutf utha sakain.
She plans to retire in two years and travel the world.
وہ دو سال میں ریٹائر ہونے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہیں اور دنیا کا سفر کرنا چاہتی ہیں۔
Woh do saal mein retire hone ka irada rakhti hain aur duniya ka safar karna chahti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of retiring as 're-tiring' from the job.
Imagine a cozy chair waiting for you after a long working life.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کے سفر میں تھوڑی سی سکون کی خواہش ہے، اب تو ریٹائر-منٹ کے لبوں پہ مسکاں ہے۔
Zindagi ke safar mein thori si sukoon ki khwahish hai, Ab to retirement ke labon pe muskaan hai.
In the journey of life, there is a desire for a little peace, Now there is a smile on the lips of retirement.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرانا گدھا پلنگ چھوڑتا نہیں۔
Purana gadha palang chhodta nahi.
An old donkey does not leave its bed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "retirare" — to withdraw
First known use: 15th century
The word 'retire' originated from the Latin word 'retirare', which means to withdraw or retreat. It has evolved in English to mean ceasing work, especially after reaching a certain age.