Retired
/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Retired
verb
- To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
"Having made a large fortune, he retired."
- (sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
- To cease use or production of something.
"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."
- To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.
"The central bank retired those notes five years ago."
- To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.
"The board retired the old major."
adjective
- Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.
- Of a place: far from civilisation, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.
- (of people) Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age.
"The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions."
- No longer in use or production.
"Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams."
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