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Vocabulary Entry
retired
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
No longer working, especially after stopping a job or career permanently.
Example Sentences
"My retired teacher now lives by the beach."
"She is a retired nurse."
"The retired captain gives talks at schools."
V
verb
Past tense of retire: to stop working permanently or to withdraw from use or service.
Example Sentences
"He retired last year."
"The company retired the old model."
"After thirty years, she retired from teaching."