Word
retirement
Phoneticsre·tire·ment
US/ɹiˈtaɪɝmənt/
UK/ɹɪtˈaɪəmənt/
Definitions
01period after working life
n. the time in your life after you have finished your career and stopped working.
n. the state or period of being retired from one's occupation or office.
“My grandfather is enjoying his retirement by traveling and spending time in his garden.”
“Many people find that retirement offers a unique opportunity to pursue hobbies that were previously sidelined by the demands of a forty-hour work week.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'in' to describe the life stage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02the act of stopping work
n. the act of leaving your job or career permanently.
n. the formal act of withdrawing from one's employment or office, often marked by a specific date or event.
“The teacher announced her retirement at the end of the school year.”
“The CEO's sudden retirement triggered a sharp decline in the company's stock price as investors worried about the lack of a clear succession plan.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verb 'announce' or 'reach'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03withdrawal or seclusion
n. the act of moving away from other people or public life to be alone or quiet.
n. the act of withdrawing into a private or secluded state; a retreat from public notice or social activity.
“After the scandal, the politician lived a life of quiet retirement in the countryside.”
“He sought retirement from the chaotic atmosphere of the city, finding solace in a remote cabin where he could write without interruption.”
Formal · Literary
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Retirement has always felt distant when you're in your 20s - something to think about later.” “But the tight end hasn't said whether retirement could be next.” Etymology
From French retirement, from retirer (“withdraw, retire”); corresponding to retire + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Collocations
Word family
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/retirement