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retiring

UK
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
retiring back
retiring over

Translations

retiringadjective
more retiring
Comp.
most retiring
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
réservéSe dit d’une personne discrète, peu portée à se mettre en avant.
Despite his talent, he was a retiring individual who preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
Malgré son talent, c’était une personne réservée qui préférait rester en dehors des projecteurs.
partant à la retraiteSe dit d’une personne sur le point de quitter son emploi ou sa fonction.
The retiring CEO addressed the staff one last time.
Le PDG partant à la retraite s’est adressé une dernière fois au personnel.
Additional translations
timideSouligne la réserve ou la gêne sociale.
Synonyms
shy
reserved
withdrawn
modest
timid
introverted
reclusive
Antonyms
outgoing
extroverted
retiringnoun
UK
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
Gerund noun: the act or process of leaving one’s job or position.
départ à la retraiteEmploi courant pour le processus de cessation d’activité professionnelle.
Retiring can be both exciting and daunting for many professionals.
Le départ à la retraite peut être à la fois exaltant et intimidant pour de nombreux professionnels.
Synonyms
shyness
reserve
reticence
timidity
bashfulness
diffidence
modesty
self-effacement
aloofness
introversion
withdrawal
seclusion
retireverb

retiring

Gerund

retired
Past Simple
retired
Past Participle
retiring
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtaɪə/
US
/rɪˈtaɪr/
prendre sa retraite
After 40 years of service, she decided to retire from teaching.
Après 40 ans de service, elle a décidé de prendre sa retraite de l’enseignement.
se retirerS’emploie pour quitter une fonction, un lieu ou une activité.
He plans to retire from his role as CEO at the end of the year.
Il prévoit de se retirer de son poste de PDG à la fin de l’année.
rembourserFinance.
The corporation retired its outstanding bonds ahead of schedule.
L’entreprise a remboursé ses obligations en circulation avant l’échéance prévue.
Additional translations
se coucherSens littéraire ou vieilli.
éliminerBaseball.
Synonyms
withdraw
leave
resign
step down
depart
exit
pull out
take a back seat
Antonyms
employ
engage
hire

Definitions

retiringadjective
Shy and fond of being on one's own.
Despite his talent, he was a retiring individual who preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; modest.
Her retiring nature made her hesitant to speak up during meetings.
Relating to a person who is about to leave a job or position.
The retiring CEO addressed the staff one last time.
retiringnoun
The act or process of leaving one’s job or profession and ceasing to work.
Retiring can be both exciting and daunting for many professionals.
retireverb
To leave one's job and cease to work, typically upon reaching a certain age.
After 40 years of service, she decided to retire from teaching.
To withdraw from a particular position or occupation.
He plans to retire from his role as CEO at the end of the year.
To go to bed.
After a long day, she decided to retire early.
To withdraw to or from a particular place.
He retired to his study to read a book.
To withdraw from active participation in a game or sport.
The player had to retire from the match due to an injury.
To remove something from active use or service.
The airline retired its oldest aircraft last year.
Baseball: to put a batter or a side out, ending their turn at bat.
The pitcher retired the side in order.
Finance: to pay off a debt, bond, or other financial obligation in full.
The corporation retired its outstanding bonds ahead of schedule.
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