retired

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.

   I lead a retired lifestyle.

2. 2
   adj

   Of a place, far from civilization, not able to be easily seen or accessed; secluded.

   The little stone Saint occupied a retired niche in a side aisle of the old cathedral.

3. 3
   adj

   Having left employment, especially on reaching pensionable age. (of people)

   The retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions.

4. 4
   adj

   No longer in use or production.

   Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams.

5. 5
   adj

   no longer active in your work or profession

6. 6
   verb

   simple past and past participle of retire

Etymology

From retire + -ed.