Noun: retirement ri'tI(-u)r-munt
- The state of being retired from one's business or occupation
"He looked forward to a retirement filled with travel and hobbies"
- Withdrawal from your position or occupation
"His retirement from the company was marked by a farewell party";
- retiral [UK, dialect]
- Withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
"The monk's retirement to the monastery lasted several months";
- retreat
Derived forms: retirements
Type of: conclusion, ending, position, status, termination, withdrawal
Encyclopedia: Retirement, Survivors, Disability Insurance