American English pronunciation
How to pronounce retirement
IPA transcription: [ɹi'taɪɚmənt]
Pronunciation variants: [ɹi'taɪɚmənt][ɹɪ'taɪɚmənt]
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Noun
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the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
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withdrawal from your position or occupation
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withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
“the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity”
Usage examples
- In November, he defeated veteran Curt Hennig in a retirement match.
- Even after retirement Freedman continued to maintain a presence in the industry.
- After his retirement, he founded his own hockey school in the Vancouver area.
- It opened two years before Friedman's retirement.
- He moved into coaching after his competitive retirement.
- Lastly, during their retirement these individuals live off of their savings.
- Following her retirement, she remained active mostly as a theater artist.
- He announced his retirement from professional cricket shortly afterwards.
- Sopwith was Chairman of Hawker Siddeley until his retirement.
- For most who had attained this rank, it would be their last before retirement.