How to sign retire in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your index fingers pointing at each other and your thumbs pointing at your chest. Then, move both hands toward your chest near your shoulders until your thumbs make contact with your chest.

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Sequential Breakdown of retire

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for retire
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for retire
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

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