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retired

/ˈrɪtɪrd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does retired mean?

verb, adjective

Having stopped working because of age or illness, or having stopped doing something because it is no longer needed or wanted. No longer working or active, especially because of age or illness.

Example

"After retiring from his job, he spent his days traveling and enjoying his hobbies."

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