retired

Definition

  • adjective: not working anymore
  • adjective: withdrawn from one's position or occupation
  • synonyms: secluded, private, quiet

Examples

  • She was 'retired' on a fly ball to center field.

  • The pitcher 'retired' seven batters in a row.

  • The general 'was retired' with honors.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) All those years of loyalty and trust, respect for one another. Right over there! - Where's Kay? - He's not here! He went... Kay's retired. I'm his trigger-happy replacement. Right in the pie hole. Now nothing's gonna taste right. - Lower your weapon. - No. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II
  • (..) Did you peep that drop-top thing out front? My business is banging, dog. You gotta check out the website. It's Jeebsie dot... Okay, whoa. He's retired, right? We need the deneuralyzer. - You're kidding. - The metre's running, Jeebs. Do you remember me? Can't say I do. (..)
    2002 Men in Black II