Gave up one’s career (7)

I believe the answer is:

retired

(Other definitions for retired that I've seen before include "Went to bed or gave up work" , "Gone to bed" , "Withdrew from active participation" , "Left" , "Stopped work - went to bed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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