Retiring

Re·tir·ing

Retiring

a.
  1. Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
  2. Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.

Phrases & Compounds

Retiring board
a board of officers who consider and report upon the alleged incapacity of an officer for active service.
Retiring pension
a pension granted to a public officer on his retirement from office or service.