Definitions for retiring

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retiring re·tir·ing

Spelling: [ri-tahyuh r-ing]

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪər ɪŋ/

Retiring is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 131 anagrams from letters in retiring (egiinrrt).

Definitions for retiring

noun

1. a place of withdrawal; retreat:
2. retirement or withdrawal, as from worldly matters or the company of others.

adjective

1. that retires.
2. withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy.

verb (used with object)

1. to withdraw from circulation by taking up and paying, as bonds, bills, etc.; redeem.
2. to withdraw or lead back (troops, ships, etc.), as from battle or danger; retreat.
3. to remove from active service or the usual field of activity, as an army officer or business executive.
4. to withdraw (a machine, ship, etc.) permanently from its normal service, usually for scrapping; take out of use.
5. Sports. to put out (a batter, side, etc.).

verb (used without object)

1. to withdraw, or go away or apart, to a place of privacy, shelter, or seclusion:
2. to go to bed:
3. to withdraw from office, business, or active life, usually because of age:
4. to fall back or retreat in an orderly fashion and according to plan, as from battle, an untenable position, danger, etc.
5. to withdraw or remove oneself:

Origin of retiring

First recorded in 1540-50; retire + -ing²

Examples for retiring

He remained reserved, retiring, inconspicuous, and puzzling to our understanding.

Consequently,' said the other gentleman, retiring on his main position, 'why Row?'

"Most willingly," said Virginia, retiring as Lady Delacour advanced.

What came before the retiring could have been but a prelude.

I took no notice: but on her retiring, I found my cloaths were not in the usual order.

Even Slayer frontman Tom Araya announced in 2010 he was retiring his signature helicopter and figure-eight style thrashing.

Pope Francis said he would definitely consider stepping down, saying his predecessor has opened the door to retiring.

I was thinking about retiring from modeling, but spending that time with them rekindled that bug.

Named after Sen. Tom Harkin, the Iowa Democrat who is retiring in January, the rule is to “always attack and never defend.”

Clinton though did appear via video at the state party dinner, which was being held in tribute to retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.