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retiring
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/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
retiring back
retiring over
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retiring
adjective
more retiring
Comp.
most retiring
Super.
UK
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
Translations
скромный
She is a retiring person who prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
Она скромный человек, который предпочитает оставаться в тени.
уходящий на пенсию
The retiring manager gave a farewell speech at the company meeting.
Уходящий на пенсию менеджер произнес прощальную речь на собрании компании.
Additional translations
застенчивый
робкий
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
shy
reserved
withdrawn
modest
timid
introverted
reclusive
Antonyms
outgoing
extroverted
retiring
noun
UK
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
Gerund noun: the act or process of leaving one’s job or position.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
shyness
reserve
reticence
timidity
bashfulness
diffidence
modesty
self-effacement
aloofness
introversion
withdrawal
seclusion
retire
verb
retiring
Gerund
retired
Past Simple
retired
Past Participle
retiring
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈtaɪə/
US
/rɪˈtaɪr/
Translations
уйти на пенсию
He plans to retire at the age of 65.
Он планирует уйти на пенсию в возрасте 65 лет.
отставить
The general decided to retire the old strategy.
Генерал решил отставить старую стратегию.
уходить в отставку
She will retire from her position as CEO next month.
Она уйдет в отставку с поста генерального директора в следующем месяце.
Additional translations
покидать службу
устраняться
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
withdraw
leave
resign
step down
depart
exit
pull out
take a back seat
Antonyms
employ
engage
hire
retire
noun
Definitions
Archaic: a place or state of seclusion or retreat; privacy.
He sought a quiet retire in the countryside where no one would disturb him.
Archaic, Military: a bugle call or drumbeat signaling troops to withdraw or return to quarters.
As night fell, the sound of the retire reverberated through the camp, calling the soldiers back to their tents.
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