retired
Translation
retired
Examples
My father is a retired teacher.
My father is a retired teacher.
They are a retired couple.
They are a retired couple.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) having stopped working He is a retired police officer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pensioned, former; Antonyms: working, active
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to retire', from Old French 'retirer' (to draw back).
Memory Tips
This is the state of someone who has performed the action 'to retire'. It describes a person's status after they stop working.