retiring Definition
- 1shy and fond of being on one's own
- 2leaving one's job and stopping working, usually because of old age
Using retiring: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retiring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was a retiring man who preferred to spend his time reading books.
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After 40 years of service, he decided to take early retiring.
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She was retiring from her position as CEO of the company.
retiring Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: retiring in Brief
Retiring [rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ] can mean either shy and fond of being on one's own or leaving one's job and stopping working, usually because of old age. It is often used to describe someone who prefers solitude and is not very outgoing. Examples include 'He was a retiring man who preferred to spend his time reading books' and 'After 40 years of service, he decided to take early retiring.'
