retirar

Definitions of retirar
  1. verb
    free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
    synonyms: aclarar, clarificar, despejar, solucionar
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    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  2. verb
    rid of obstructions
    synonyms: descongestionar, desobstruir, despejar, limpiar, recoger
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    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
    synonyms: jubilar
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    type of:
    arrojar, botar, descartar, desechar, expulsar
    throw or cast away
  4. verb
    remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
    synonyms: quitar, sacar
    extraer, sacar
    take liquid out of a container or well
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    antonyms:
    depositar, ingresar
    put into a bank account
    types:
    echar mano
    draw from or dip into to get something
    type of:
    llevarse, quitar, sacar
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  5. verb
    make (someone) retire
    synonyms: retirarse
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    types:
    dar la invalidez, jubilar
    retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability
    type of:
    despedir, destituir, echar
    terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
  6. verb
    cause to leave
    synonyms: quitar, sacar
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