Meaning
withdrawal (of troops etc.)
- withdrawal
- collection, pickup
- retirement (from sport, etc.)
- retreat, seclusion
In a sentence
Il ritiro dei soldati è iniziato ieri mattina.
The withdrawal of the soldiers started yesterday morning.
A che ora è il ritiro dei biglietti?
What time is ticket collection?
La polizia ha fatto il ritiro della patente.
The police carried out the confiscation of the license.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ritiro | masculine · singular |
| ritiri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ritiro is common for official or logistical removal; for a personal retreat or seclusion, ritiro spirituale or ritirarsi is often more natural.
- For sports teams, ritiro often means preseason training camp, not just 'withdrawal.' Context matters a lot.
- In shops and services, ritiro commonly means pickup/collection by the customer: ritiro in negozio, ritiro referti.