What is retirement? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of retirement

retirementnoun

sự ẩn dật, nơi hẻo lánh, sự về hưu, sự nghỉ việc

/rɪˈtʌɪəm(ə)nt/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>retirement</b>

Where does the word retirement come from?

The word "retirement" originates from the Old French word "retraire," meaning "to withdraw" or "to retreat." It first appeared in English in the 14th century, referring to the act of withdrawing from military service. Over time, the term broadened to encompass withdrawing from any profession or active work, especially for senior citizens. This shift reflects the gradual societal evolution where older individuals were increasingly expected to relinquish their roles for a period of rest and leisure.

Vocabulary summary retirement

typenoun

meaningseclusion

exampleto live in retirement

meaningsecluded place, retreat

meaningretirement, cessation (of business...)

Example of vocabulary retirementnamespace

meaning

the fact of leaving your job and stopping work, usually because you have reached a particular age; the time when you do this

  • At 60, he was now approaching retirement.
  • Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age).
  • retirement age
  • This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel.
  • a retirement pension
meaning

the period of your life after you have stopped work, usually because you have reached a particular age

  • He provided for a comfortable retirement by selling the business.
  • We all wish you a long and happy retirement.
  • Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement.
meaning

the act of stopping a particular type of work, especially in sport, politics, etc.; the period of your life after a career in sport, politics, etc.

  • He announced his retirement from football.
  • She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships.

Synonyms and related words for retirement

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