retired
Prononciation : [rɪˈtaɪrd]
Mot
Contexte : « work and status »
(adjective) someone who has stopped working, usually because they are older. When people retire, they often enjoy their free time instead of going to work every day.
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My grandfather is retired now, and he spends his days gardening and fishing.
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She is not retired; she still works full-time at the office.
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Is your father retired, or does he still have a job?
Contexte : « work and status »
(verb) to stop working after many years in a job. This is something people do when they reach a certain age or have saved enough money.
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He retired after thirty years of teaching at the same school.
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She did not retire last year as planned because she wanted to save more money.
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When do you think you will retire from your job?
Contexte : « sports »
(verb) to take a player out of a game and not let them play anymore. This usually happens when a player has been injured or has retired from that sport.
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After an amazing career, the team retired his jersey number to honor him.
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They did not retire her number, even after she left the team.
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Do you think they will retire his number this season?
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