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retiring

 

[ rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,564 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.