Retire from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˌɹiˈtaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈtaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈtaɪɹ/ /ˈfɹəm

ri-TY-er frum, ri-TYER frum, ri-TYRE frum

UK

ɹɪtˈaɪə/ /fɹˈɒm

ri-TY-uh FROM

Definition

To permanently stop working in a job, profession, or activity, usually because you have reached a certain age or after a long career.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and informally with any role: 'retire from teaching', 'retire from sports'. Usually followed by the activity or organization. Not used for temporary breaks; indicates a permanent or official end.

• Spanish: retirarse de - jubilarse de
• Portuguese (BR): aposentar-se de - se aposentar de
• Portuguese (PT): reformar-se de - aposentar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 从...退休
• Chinese (Traditional): 從...退休
• Hindi: से सेवानिवृत्त होना
• Arabic: يتقاعد من
• Bengali: অবসর গ্রহণ করা (থেকে) - পদত্যাগ করা (চাকরি, পেশা থেকে)
• Russian: уйти на пенсию из - уйти с (работы, профессии)
• Japanese: 引退する（〜から） - 退職する（〜から）
• Vietnamese: nghỉ hưu khỏi - nghỉ việc khỏi
• Korean: ~에서 은퇴하다 - ~을 그만두다 (공식적으로)
• Turkish: -den emekli olmak - -den ayrılmak (resmi olarak)
• Urdu: سے ریٹائر ہونا - سے سبکدوش ہونا
• Indonesian: pensiun dari - berhenti dari (secara permanen)

Example Sentences

My father will retire from his job next year.

basic

She decided to retire from teaching after thirty years.

basic

Many athletes retire from sports in their thirties.

basic

After forty years at the company, he finally decided to retire from accounting.

natural

He wants to travel the world once he retires from his position.

natural

Did you know she's going to retire from competitive swimming this year?

natural