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In some senses, retirement is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
early, premature
She decided to take early retirement so she could spend more time with her grandchildren.
active
comfortable, happy
After working hard for forty years, she finally achieved a happy retirement with her family.
compulsory, enforced
After her injury, enforced retirement from professional football came earlier than she had expected.
VERB + RETIREMENT
consider, look forward to, think about | approach, be close to, near
plan (for), prepare for, provide for
My parents started to prepare for their retirement by saving money every month.
reach | announce | go into
come out of
The famous tennis player came out of retirement to compete in the championship match.
force sb into
mark
The company held a special party to mark his retirement after 30 years of service.
enjoy, spend
My grandparents are enjoying their retirement by spending time with their grandchildren.
RETIREMENT + NOUN
age | benefits, package, pension | gift, party | home
PREP
after/before (your) ~
My grandfather travelled around the world before his retirement from his job.
at (your) ~
My grandfather received a gold watch at his retirement after working for the same company for forty years.
for (your) ~
Many people start planning for retirement in their thirties or forties.
in (your) ~
After years of teaching, my grandmother spends her days gardening in retirement.
on (your) ~
The company organized a special party on her retirement after thirty years of service.
until (your) ~
She worked as a nurse until her retirement at age 65.
~ as
My grandfather's retirement as a teacher was celebrated with a special party at school.
~ at
My grandfather decided to take retirement at sixty-five after working in the same factory for forty years.
~ from
My grandfather announced his retirement from teaching after 35 years in the classroom.
PHRASES
the age of retirement
My grandmother decided to travel around Europe after she reached the age of retirement.
take early retirement
After working for thirty years, my father decided to take early retirement at age sixty.
wish sb a long and happy retirement