retirement

Definition

  • noun: the act of ending your working or professional career
  • noun: an act of 'retiring'
  • synonyms: retreat, privacy, departure

Examples

  • She reaches 'retirement' [=(more commonly) 'retirement age'] next May.

  • a 'retirement' community [=a place for people who are retired]

  • Many fans were surprised by the champion's 'retirement'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We'll make it a priority on the top floor. - Where are you off to? - Lunch. Want some company? According to the personnel files, seven were due for retirement anyway. Another four don't seem particularly mysterious. Jerry Westerby was dismissed December . Connie Sachs retired November . (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy