noun

retirement

ruh-TEYE-uh-muhnt

noun

The act of leaving your job or career for good, usually after reaching a certain age.

"She is counting down the days to her retirement next spring."

"He took early retirement after the company restructured."

The stage of life after you stop working, or a quiet, secluded life away from public activity.

"They spent their retirement travelling around Europe."

"The old actor lived in quiet retirement for his final years."

How to Use Retirement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStopping work permanently, usually later in life, and the period of life that follows.

Common pairings

take early retirement plan for retirement a retirement party

retirements plural

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From French retirement, from retirer ("to withdraw") — the same root as "retire."

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