Retirement - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈtaɪərmənt|  American pronunciation of the word retirement
Brit.  |rɪˈtaɪəm(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word retirement

noun

- the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
- withdrawal from your position or occupation
- withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation (syn: retreat)

Extra examples

She decided to take an early retirement.

Many fans were surprised by the champion's retirement.

The staff is smaller because of several retirements.

I'm looking forward to retirement.

He is ready for retirement.

He came out of retirement to play baseball again.

She has remained very active during retirement.

The staff all wished her a long and happy retirement.

She went into retirement last year.

He is living happily in retirement, with his retirement pension.

He became a keen golfer after his retirement from politics.

He announced his retirement as chief executive of the company.

She took early retirement (=retired at an earlier age than usual) last year.

Dad's approaching retirement age.

I hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement.

Word forms

noun
singular: retirement
plural: retirements
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