retired UK /ɹɪˈtaɪəd/US /ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ adjective4 •(of a person) having given up paid work, usually after reaching old ageThe retired workers are a major expense due to their pensions. •No longer in use or production.Following Jackie Robinson's success, his uniform number, 42, became a retired number across all major league teams. •Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.I lead a retired lifestyle. •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. — 1910 formsmore retired · most retired