The meaning of RETIRING is reserved, shy. How to use retiring in a sentence.

retiring adjective (STOP WORKING) [ before noun ] used to refer to someone who is planning to leave their job and usually to stop working permanently because of age:

RETIRING definition: that retires. See examples of retiring used in a sentence.

Someone who is retiring is shy and avoids meeting other people. I'm still that shy, retiring little girl who was afraid to ask for candy in the store.

The Navy is retiring the old battleship. The manufacturer plans to retire that car model in a few years. The team is retiring his jersey number in honor of his great career.

1. stop working permanently, usually because of age.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 re•tir•ing /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/ adj. that retires. withdrawing from contact with others; shy: a retiring personality.

Definition of retiring adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of RETIRE is to withdraw from one's position or occupation : conclude one's working or professional career. How to use retire in a sentence.

The average couple retiring today at age 65 will spend $285,000 in health-care costs in retirement.