The meaning of RETIRING is reserved, shy. How to use retiring in a sentence.

retiring adjective (STOP WORKING) [ before noun ] used to refer to someone who is planning to leave their job and usually to stop working permanently because of age:

RETIRING definition: that retires. See examples of retiring used in a sentence.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 re•tir•ing /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/ adj. that retires. withdrawing from contact with others; shy: a retiring personality.

Definition of retiring adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. stop working permanently, usually because of age.

The Navy is retiring the old battleship. The manufacturer plans to retire that car model in a few years. The team is retiring his jersey number in honor of his great career.

Master the word "RETIRING" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

• If she would come for a few years, until she's retiring age. • In his report, the Chairman Reg Simmons thanked the retiring committee for all the work they had done. • Of an extremely …

The meaning of RETIRE is to withdraw from one's position or occupation : conclude one's working or professional career. How to use retire in a sentence.