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retirement (from work)
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. retirement (from work)
  2. 2. leading a quiet life (after retirement)
  3. 3. retired person
  4. 4. surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
Refers to retiring from one's work or social responsibilities, often to live a quiet, simple life. It can describe an elderly person who has stepped back from active work, or historically, a person who withdrew from public life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

After dinner, my father said he wanted to tend a vegetable garden when he retired.

Sentence 2

That decision — is it really necessary to retire right now?

Sentence 3

Even after retiring, my grandfather still shows up at the festival every year.

Sentence 4

I'll finalize my post-retirement financial plan after reviewing the severance calculation.

Sentence 5

So, how much should we budget for resident tax after retirement?