CEFR B2

retirement

noun

Meaning

The state of no longer working, typically because of having reached a particular age.

Examples

He took early retirement at 55.
Many people dream of a comfortable retirement.

Synonyms: leaving work, cessation of work, post-work life, golden years

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retirement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/

Definition

The state of no longer working, typically because of having reached a particular age.

Examples

He took early retirement at 55.
Many people dream of a comfortable retirement.
The company offers a generous retirement package.

How to Use retirement

retirement from (prepositional phrase): To stop working from a specific job or profession. — "His retirement from professional football was a shock to fans."
take retirement (collocation): To decide to stop working. — "She plans to take retirement in two years."
in retirement (prepositional phrase): During the period after one has stopped working. — "He enjoys gardening in retirement."

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