Retirement

Pronunciation: /riːˈtaɪərmənt/

Retirement (noun)

  1. The time when someone stops working, usually because of age.
  2. The act of leaving a job or activity permanently.
  3. The period of life when someone receives a pension after stopping work.

Examples

  • She is planning her retirement next year.
  • Many people look forward to retirement after a long career.

Common collocations: plan for retirement, early retirement, retirement age, announce retirement, forced retirement

Synonyms of Retirement

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Retirement

  • referring to active work life
  • involvement in active duties