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Stop working in retreat (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

retire

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'stop working' is the first definition.
(retiring from work)

'retreat' is the second definition.
(as in retiring for the night)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for retire that I've seen before include "Withdraw - give up work - go to bed" , "Stop climbing the ladder" , "call it a day" , "end occupation" , "Pull back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Guardian.
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