The term retirement refers to the action or process of withdrawing from one's previous line of work, profession, or occupation. It is often associated with old age and the cessation of employment due to reaching a certain age or having reached an age when one can no longer continue in their career. However, it can also refer to the act of stopping or leaving something, such as a sport, hobby, or habit. Retirement is generally seen as a time for relaxation and leisure after years of hard work and dedication to one's profession.