The definition of 'retiring' & the word 'retiring' in example sentences or phrases
Verb
1
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
- He retired at age 68
2
withdraw from active participation
- He retired from chess
3
pull back or move away or backward
- The enemy withdrew
- The limo pulled away from the curb
4
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
5
break from a meeting or gathering
- We adjourned for lunch
- The men retired to the library
6
make (someone) retire
- The director was retired after the scandal
7
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
- She finally retired that old coat
8
lose interest
- he retired from life when his wife died
9
cause to be out on a fielding play
10
cause to get out
- The pitcher retired three batters
- the runner was put out at third base
11
prepare for sleep
- I usually turn in at midnight
- He goes to bed at the crack of dawn
12
move back and away from
13
dispose of; as of old clothes
14
cause to retire
15
go to bed in order to sleep
Adjective satellite
1
not arrogant or presuming
- unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
- a shy retiring girl
2
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
- a retiring member of the board
3
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
Adjective
1
not blatant or overly aggressive in manner or appearance
2
moving toward a position farther from the front
3
not arrogant or presuming
4
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
Synonyms of the word 'retiring' & Antonyms of the word 'retiring'.
Verb
Synonymsretire, retire, withdraw, withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back, retire, adjourn, withdraw, retire, retire, retire, retire, withdraw, put out, retire, retire, strike out, go to bed, turn in, bed, crawl in, kip down, hit the hay, hit the sack, sack out, go to sleep, retire, falling back, receding, pensioning off, striking out, bedding, crawling in, going to bed, going to sleep, hitting the hay, hitting the sack, kipping down, sacking out, turning in,
Antonymsadvance, get_up, turn_out,
Adjective satellite
Synonymsunassuming, past, preceding, reticent, self-effacing,
Adjective
Synonymsunassertive, receding, unassuming, past, preceding,
