Meaning & Definition of word "Retiring"
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withdrawn: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.