Synonyms for
Retiring
Definition
To leave your job or stop working, usually because you have reached a certain age
Synonyms & similar words
pullaway
getup
preceding
pullback
strikeout
gotosleep
turnout
sackout
reticent
unassuming
advance
hitthehay
moveback
bed
kipdown
recede
withdraw
putout
gotobed
turnin
hitthesack
adjourn
retire
retreat
past
resigning
quitting
withdrawing
departing
leaving
vacating
abdicating
surrendering
yielding
relinquishing
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- retiring nature
- retiring disposition
- retiring manner
- retiring personality
- retiring from work
- retiring from public life
- retiring age
Word family
noun retirement
adjective retiring
Usage note
The adjective 'retiring' describes someone who is shy and modest, often to the point of avoiding attention. It is distinct from the verb 'retiring' which means leaving a job or position.
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Example sentences
- My grandfather is retiring after working for the same company for 40 years.
- She is not retiring yet because she loves her job too much.
- He retired early and now spends his days traveling.
- The CEO announced his retirement from the company.
- After retiring, he plans to spend more time with his family.
Quotes
Retirement is a time to enjoy the things you never could before.
Retirement is not the end of the road. It's the beginning of a new journey.
Retirement is a blank sheet of paper. It is a chance to redesign your life into something new and different.