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Definition retiring in British English

retiring adjective

adjective
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/
1

someone who is retiring tends to avoid social activities because they are shy

Example

a shy retiring young man

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2

about to stop doing a particular job soon

Example

Retiring Police Commissioner Paul Strachan refused to comment.

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Definition retiring in British English