Opt out from employment and go to bed (6)

I believe the answer is:

retire

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'go to bed' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for retire that I've seen before include "Withdraw - give up work - go to bed" , "Give up working and go to bed" , "Quit work, take pension" , "climb the stairs" , "Leave work; go back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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