live in seclusion; retire from acting
Meanings
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to retire and live in seclusion; to withdraw from public life and live quietly
literaryOriginally refers to withdrawing from official life and living in seclusion. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
Tired of the struggles in officialdom, he decided to retire and live in seclusion at home.
The old gentleman has closed his door and lived in seclusion for many years, not concerning himself with worldly affairs.
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After achieving success and fame, he chose to retire and live in the mountains and forests.
verb
to retire from acting; to quit show business (said of film and TV actors)
Specifically refers to actors announcing their retirement from the entertainment industry.
This film emperor suddenly announced his retirement from acting at the peak of his career.
She has been retired from acting for many years, and there are recently rumors of her comeback.
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That famous director retired from filmmaking after finishing this movie.