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Thinking about retiring

🇬🇧 UK //ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ//

Meaning of Thinking about retiring

Contemplating the decision to stop working permanently.

In simple words: Planning to stop working permanently.

Thinking about retiring in a sentence

• She is thinking about retiring next year.
• After many years, he is now thinking about retiring.
• Thinking about retiring can be a big decision.
• Many people start thinking about retiring in their 60s.
• They are thinking about retiring to a warmer climate.

How to use Thinking about retiring

Often used in discussions about future plans, particularly for older adults. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine an older person sitting on a beach chair, contemplating life after work.

Related words

Collocations with Thinking about retiring

• thinking about retirement plans
• seriously thinking about retiring
• often thinking about retiring

Synonyms for Thinking about retiring

• considering retirement
• planning retirement
• thinking of quitting work

Common mistakes with Thinking about retiring

• 'Thinking about retire' without 'ing'.
• Using it to refer to a temporary break instead of permanent retirement.
• Confusing with 'thinking of retiring' which is less formal.

Frequently asked questions about Thinking about retiring

What does Thinking about retiring mean?

Planning to stop working permanently.

What is the definition of Thinking about retiring?

Contemplating the decision to stop working permanently.

How do you use Thinking about retiring in a sentence?

She is thinking about retiring next year.

Can you give another example of Thinking about retiring?

After many years, he is now thinking about retiring.

What are synonyms for Thinking about retiring?

Common alternatives include considering retirement, planning retirement, thinking of quitting work.

What words go with Thinking about retiring?

It commonly pairs with thinking about retirement plans, seriously thinking about retiring, often thinking about retiring.

What are common mistakes when using Thinking about retiring?

'Thinking about retire' without 'ing'. Using it to refer to a temporary break instead of permanent retirement. Confusing with 'thinking of retiring' which is less formal.

How do you pronounce Thinking about retiring?

US: //ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ//, UK: //ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thinking about retiring?

Often used in discussions about future plans, particularly for older adults. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.