adjective/verb (present participle)
aposentadoria (noun); retraído/tímido (adjective); retirando-se (verb)
1. (adjective) Shy, modest, or withdrawn in manner; not seeking attention or company
She has a retiring personality and prefers quiet evenings at home.
Ela tem uma personalidade retraída e prefere noites tranquilas em casa.
2. (verb) The act of leaving one's job or career, typically due to reaching retirement age
He is retiring from his position as CEO next year.
Ele está se aposentando do cargo de CEO no próximo ano.
3. (verb) Withdrawing from a place or situation
The soldiers are retiring from the battlefield.
Os soldados estão se retirando do campo de batalha.
In Brazilian culture, 'aposentadoria' is highly valued as a major life milestone, with many Brazilians planning their retirement extensively. The adjective form 'retraído' is often used to describe someone who is humble or not attention-seeking, which may be viewed positively in professional contexts. In American culture, retiring often implies both the achievement of financial security and sometimes a loss of professional identity.
NYC Slang
bouncing/dipping (when referring to leaving a situation or withdrawing)
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