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retired

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/rɪˈtaɪərd/ · re-tired

Describing someone who has withdrawn from active work, especially after reaching a certain age.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Describing someone who has withdrawn from active work, especially after reaching a certain age.

ایسی شخص کا حال جو کام سے نکل چکا ہو، خاص طور پر کسی خاص عمر کے بعد۔

ریٹائرڈ

retired

Synonyms

inactivewithdrawndisengagedغیرفعالکھچکتنہا

Antonyms

activeemployedengagedفعالملازمتمشغول

Common Collocations

  • retired life
  • retired employee
  • retired from service

Example Sentences

My grandfather is a retired teacher who spends his time gardening.

میرا دادا ایک ریٹائرڈ استاد ہیں جو اپنا وقت باغبانی میں گزارتے ہیں۔

Mērā dādā aik retired ustād hain jo apnā waqt bāghbānī mein guzārtay hain.

Many retired professionals volunteer to share their skills.

بہت سے ریٹائرڈ ماہرین اپنی مہارت بانٹنے کے لیے رضاکارانہ خدمات انجام دیتے ہیں۔

Bahut se retired māhir apnī mahārat bāntnē ke liye razāqārānā khidmat anjām dētē hain.

He enjoys his retired life, traveling and exploring new places.

وہ اپنی ریٹائرڈ زندگی سے لطف اندوز ہوتا ہے، سفر کرتا ہے اور نئے مقامات کی کھوج کرتا ہے۔

Woh apnī retired zindagī se lutf andoz hota hai, safar karta hai aur naye maqāmāt ki khoj karta hai.

Easily Confused With

retiring:Retiring refers to the act of leaving one's job or position while retired describes the state of having already left it.

Word Family

retire
verbریٹائر ہونا
retirement
nounریٹائرمنٹ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'retired' as having 'retired' from the daily grind.

Imagine a relaxing beach scene, symbolizing a peaceful retired life.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وقت نے لے لیا تو بکھر جائے گی ہر خواہش، / کیا پلٹے گا جو گزر چکا ہو وہ لمحہ؟

Waqt ne le liya to bikhar jāyegi har khwahish, / Kya palṭē ga jo guzarchukā ho wuh lamha?

Time takes away, every desire will scatter, / What moment will return that has already passed?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بڑا بوڑھا، بڑے کام کا۔

Bara boorha, bade kaam ka.

An older person is capable of great work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "retirer" — to withdraw

First known use: 15th century

The word 'retired' has evolved from the French term 'retirer', indicating withdrawal or taking a step back, particularly from work or duties.