Meaning & use
semiretired
Having largely, but not completely, stopped working, often by reducing hours or taking on occasional projects.
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After selling his company, he became semiretired and now consults a few days a month.
The semiretired doctor still sees a handful of patients each week.
A note on using this word
Semiretired describes a gradual step down from full-time work rather than a complete stop.
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