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retiring Definition and Meaning in English (retiring definition)

adjective
Synonyms:shyreserveddiffident
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Retiring definition: Describing a person who is quiet, modest, and avoids attention or social interaction.

Definitions of Retiring

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a person who is quiet, modest, and avoids attention or social interaction.

  2. 2verb

    The act of leaving one's job or occupation, usually due to age or completion of service, or withdrawing from a place.

Example Sentences

casual

“She is a very retiring person and prefers quiet evenings at home.”

business

“The retiring CEO gave a heartfelt farewell speech to all the employees.”

casual

“His retiring nature made it difficult for him to make new friends.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveretire
past tenseretired
nounretirement
agent nounretiree

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

retiring agecollocation

The age at which people typically stop working permanently.

retiring allowancecollocation

A payment made to someone when they retire from their job.

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Retiring definition: Describing a person who is quiet, modest, and avoids attention or social interaction.
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