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retirement

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɹiˈtaɪɝmənt// UK //ɹɪtˈaɪəmənt// re·tire·ment Archaic General-service

n. the time in your life when you stop working, usually because you have reached a certain age. It can also mean the act of leaving your job forever.

n. the period of life following the cessation of one's professional career, or the act of withdrawing from one's occupation or office. Often used to describe the transition into a pension-supported lifestyle.


SIMPLE

He is looking forward to his retirement next year.

CONTEXTUAL

After forty years of teaching, she celebrated her retirement with a long trip across Europe.

COMPLEX

The sudden shift into retirement can be psychologically taxing for those whose identities are deeply intertwined with their professional achievements and daily office routines.

Synonyms
Origin

From French retirement, from retirer (“withdraw, retire”); corresponding to retire + -ment.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general state or concept; countable when referring to a specific instance of someone leaving their job.

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