Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retiring
adjective
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
Definition
Choosing to withdraw from one’s position or stop working, especially after reaching a certain age or after many years in a job.
Examples
- After twenty years at the company, she is retiring at the end of the year.
- His retiring nature made it hard for him to socialize at the office parties.
Meaning
The act of leaving one’s job or profession, often due to age or a desire for rest.
Synonyms
- withdrawn
- shy
- reserved
- modest
- timid
