retired (A2)
verb, adjective
Pronunciation: /rɪˈtaɪərd/
Definition
No longer working because you have reached the age when you are allowed to stop working.
Examples
My grandfather is retired and enjoys gardening.
She retired from her job as a teacher last year.
He hopes to travel the world after he retires.
How to Use retired
- retire from (prepositional phrase)
- To stop working from a specific job or profession. — "She retired from teaching after 30 years."
- retire to (prepositional phrase)
- To go to a place to live after stopping work. — "They plan to retire to the countryside."
- retire as (prepositional phrase)
- To stop working in a particular role or position. — "He retired as the company's CEO."
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