retirement

//rɪˈtaɪərmənt//
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Noun

retirementSingular
retirementsPlural
1

The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically upon reaching a certain age or after a long period of employment.

She is planning for her retirement next year.

2

The period of one's life after leaving employment permanently.

She is enjoying her retirement by traveling around the world.

3

The act of withdrawing or retreating from a position, activity, or public life.

After the scandal, he announced his retirement from public life.