Retiring: meaning, definitions and examples
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retiring
[ rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ ]
work
Feeling tired or bored with work after many years and wanting to stop doing it.
Synonyms
pensioned off, resigning, stepping down
Examples of usage
- I'm planning on retiring next year after working for 40 years.
- She decided to take early retirement as she was becoming increasingly retiring.
sports
To withdraw from a competition or sporting event, especially due to age or injury.
Synonyms
quit, step down, withdraw
Examples of usage
- The athlete had to retire from the race due to a muscle injury.
- After a long and successful career, the tennis player decided to retire from professional sports.
Translations
Translations of the word "retiring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aposentadoria
🇮🇳 सेवानिवृत्ति
🇩🇪 Ruhestand
🇮🇩 pensiun
🇺🇦 вихід на пенсію
🇵🇱 emerytura
🇯🇵 引退
🇫🇷 retraite
🇪🇸 jubilación
🇹🇷 emeklilik
🇰🇷 은퇴
🇸🇦 تقاعد
🇨🇿 důchod
🇸🇰 dôchodok
🇨🇳 退休
🇸🇮 upokojitev
🇮🇸 eftirlaun
🇰🇿 зейнеткерлік
🇬🇪 პენსია
🇦🇿 təqaüd
🇲🇽 jubilación
Word origin
The word 'retiring' has its origin in the Middle English word 'retiren', which means 'to withdraw'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of leaving or withdrawing from a particular situation. Over time, the word has evolved to also include the concept of ending one's career or work, especially after many years of service. In sports, 'retiring' is commonly used to describe an athlete's decision to withdraw from competition due to various reasons such as age or injury.
See also: retire, retired, retiree, retirees, retirement.