retire, withdraw - lose interest; "he retired from life when his wife died"

pull out, get out - move out or away; "The troops pulled out after the cease-fire"

resile - draw back from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.; "The landlord cannot resile from the lease"

retire - go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position; "He retired at age 68"

retire, withdraw - withdraw from active participation; "He retired from chess"