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give way vs retire

retire vs give way

give way and retire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give way No No Yes No
retire No No Yes No
give way (verb) retire (verb)
stop operating or functioning prepare for sleep
end resistance, as under pressure or force cause to get out
move in order to make room for someone for something cause to be out on a fielding play
break down, literally or metaphorically lose interest
pull back or move away or backward
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
break from a meeting or gathering
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
withdraw from active participation
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between give way and retire

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