Pronunciation: /rɪˈtaɪərd/
verb to stop working, typically after reaching a certain age or milestone
A1 My grandfather retired from his job last year.
A2 She retired early so she could travel the world.
B1 After retiring, he took up gardening as a hobby.
B2 Having retired, she now spends her days volunteering at the local shelter.
C1 The retired professor still occasionally gives lectures at the university.
C2 Once retired, he decided to write a novel and ended up becoming a best-selling author.
adjective no longer working in one's occupation or field
A1 My retired grandfather loves to spend his days gardening.
A2 The retired teacher volunteers at the local library twice a week.
B1 After retiring from the military, he decided to travel the world.
B2 She is a retired doctor who now enjoys painting in her free time.
C1 The retired CEO now spends his time mentoring young entrepreneurs.
C2 Having retired early, she is able to pursue her passion for writing full-time.
formal After working for 40 years, he finally retired from his job as a lawyer.
informal My neighbor retired last week and now he's spending his days fishing.
slang I heard that she's officially retired and living her best life now.
figurative The old traditions have retired and made way for new customs.
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