Meaning ofput out to pasturein English

Verb

1. to force someone into retirement (due to age); discontinue use
   The company put him out to pasture after he turned 65.
   Synonyms:

   retirepension offlay offforce outdismiss
   Antonyms:

   retainkeep onrehirereinstatereactivate
2. to discontinue or abandon something (a project, etc.)
   They decided to put the failed project out to pasture and focus on new ideas.
   Synonyms:

   discontinueabandonscrapshelvedropterminatecancelax
   Antonyms:

   continuepursuereviveresumerevitalize