age of retirement
noun phraseUK /eɪdʒ əv rɪˈtaɪəmənt/
US /eɪdʒ əv rɪˈtaɪərmənt/
The age when a person stops working for good.
In many countries, the age of retirement is around sixty-five.
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2. The point in a career when someone is expected to leave their job.
The company lowered its age of retirement to sixty.
3. The legal age at which a worker can claim a full pension.
She waited until the age of retirement to claim her full benefits.
4. A stage of life when a person stops regular employment.
He looked forward to the age of retirement and more time with family.