Retired: meaning, definitions and examples

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retired

 

[ rษชหˆtaษชษ™d ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in the context of work

Having stopped working, typically after reaching a certain age or after a long career.

Synonyms

ex, former, pensioned

Examples of usage

  • He is a retired teacher.
  • My grandfather is enjoying his retired life.
Context #2 | Verb

in the context of sports

To withdraw from active participation in a sport or team.

Synonyms

quit, resign, step down

Examples of usage

  • After years of playing, he decided to retire from professional football.
  • The athlete retired due to injuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "retired" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aposentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคตเคพเคจเคฟเคตเฅƒเคคเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช im Ruhestand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pensiun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะฝัั–ะพะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emerytowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€่ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท retraitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jubilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€ํ‡ดํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู‚ุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v dลฏchodu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na dรดchodku

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ไผ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upokojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kominn รก eftirlaun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตะนะฝะตั‚ะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qaรผdรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jubilado

Etymology

The word 'retired' originates from the Latin word 'retirare', which means 'to withdraw'. Over time, it has come to be associated with the act of leaving one's job or profession, especially after reaching a certain age. The concept of retirement has evolved throughout history, with different cultures and societies having varying views on when and how people should retire.

See also: retire, retiree, retirees, retirement, retiring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,145, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.