👴Retirement

noun
/rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
the period of time when someone stops working after reaching a certain age

Example Sentences

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

She is looking forward to her retirement in two years.

Synonyms

pension, superannuation, withdrawal, resignation, exit, cessation
Entry 1
pension, superannuation, withdrawal, resignation
Entry 2
withdrawal, exit, cessation

Antonyms

employment, work, career, service
Entry 1
employment, work, career, service
Entry 2
employment, work

Collocations

early retirement, retirement age, retirement plan, forced retirement, pension, happy retirement
Entry 1
early retirement, retirement age, retirement plan, forced retirement
Entry 2
early retirement, pension, happy retirement

More Example Sentences

I want to talk to someone about a retirement plan.

After retirement, I want to live peacefully in the village.

More awareness is needed about the retirement planning of professional athletes.

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