1. Verb form
of Retire
2. Adjective
Reserved; shy; not forward or obtrusive; as, retiring modesty; retiring manners.
3. Adjective
Of or pertaining to retirement; causing retirement; suited to, or belonging to, retirement.
4. Adjective
of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board"
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