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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/
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
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withdrawn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.
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/
уйти на пенсию
He plans to retire at the age of 65.
Он планирует уйти на пенсию в возрасте 65 лет.
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
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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