Retiring
Re·tir·ing
Retiring
a.
- Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
- 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.