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Retirement Age Early Plan Noun Bre Rɪˈtaɪəmənt Rɪˈtaɪərmənt
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BrE / rɪˈtaɪəmənt / NAmE / rɪˈtaɪərmənt / |
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- at 60, he was now approaching retirement.
- susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age).
- retirement age
- this year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel.
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retirement(noun)BrE / rɪˈtaɪəmənt / NAmE / rɪˈtaɪərmənt / - the fact of stopping work because you have reached a particular age; the time when you do this
- At 60, he was now approaching retirement.
- Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age).
- retirement age
- This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel.
- a retirement pension
- the period of your life after you have stopped work at a particular age
- to provide for retirement
- We all wish you a long and happy retirement.
- Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement.
- the act of stopping a particular type of work, especially in sport, politics, etc.
- He announced his retirement from football.
- She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships.
Extra Examples- After her retirement from the stage she began to drink.
- He has a good retirement income.
- He is going to come out of retirement for this one last concert.
- He provided for a comfortable retirement by selling the business.
- He remained in the post until his retirement last year.
- Her official retirement date is March 12.
- His father was now living in retirement in France.
- I intend to spend my retirement playing golf.
- I’ve been thinking about where I might like to spend my retirement years.
- In 1996 health problems forced her retirement.
- It was their final concert before entering retirement.
- She announced her impending retirement.
- She has found a new hobby in her retirement.
- She took voluntary retirement in 2001.
- She’s saving for her retirement.
- Thanks to his diligence, his retirement portfolio is flourishing.
- The age of retirement for all employees is 60.
- The company suggested that he should take early retirement.
- The website helps you plan your retirement.
- They have about $14 800 in retirement savings.
- They presented him with a watch to mark his retirement.
- Your pension plan provides a cash lump sum at retirement.
- a gift from the company on his retirement
- compulsory retirement at 60
- helping you to plan your retirement
- her enforced retirement from the sport
- her retirement as sales director
- his official retirement in 2012
- his retirement from first-class cricket
- important matters like health care and retirement security
- investments to fund their retirement
- older adults who relocate to retirement communities
- retirement at age fifty
- the benefits of private retirement accounts
- to take early retirement
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