Meaning & Definition of word "Retiring"
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Retiring
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. Present participle of retire, meaning to cease working, especially upon reaching the age of retirement.
- Example: She is retiring now, allowing younger employees to take over her responsibilities.
adjective:
- 1. Shy and reserved; inclined to avoid social situations.
- Example: Despite her talent, she is a retiring individual who prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
- 2. In the process of withdrawing from one's position or profession, especially upon reaching a certain age.
- Example: He is retiring after thirty years of dedicated service at the company.
Etymology
From the verb 'retire', from Old French 'retirer', meaning withdraw or draw back.
Common Phrases and Expressions
retiring from work:
leaving one's job after reaching retirement age
a retiring nature:
a personality that is shy or reticent
retiring personality:
a characteristic of someone who prefers solitude
Related Words
retire:
to cease work or withdraw from a position
retirement:
the action of leaving one's job, usually because of age
withdrawn:
socially aloof or detached
Slang Meanings of retiring
Meaning: to bail out
Example Sentence: He decided to bail out of the party early since he was feeling a bit retiring.
Meaning: to ghost
Example Sentence: She was retiring last night; she just ghosted her friends instead of telling them she was leaving.