VERB
emeritieren/emeʁiˈtiːʁən/to retire (academically); be granted emeritus status
emeritieren is a German verb that means to retire (academically) or be granted emeritus status. It is pronounced /emeʁiˈtiːʁən/.
Definitions
1.to grant or hold the status of an emeritus (especially for professors)(academic title)
a.to officially retire someone from an academic position while retaining an honorary title
Nach vierzig Jahren an der Universität wurde er emeritiert.—After forty years at the university, he was granted emeritus status.
b.(passiv/adjektivisch gebraucht) having retired from an academic position with the title of emeritus
Sie ist eine emeritierte Professorin der Physik.—She is a professor emerita of physics.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "emeritieren" mean in English?
- "emeritieren" means to retire (academically) or be granted emeritus status. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "emeritieren"?
- "emeritieren" is pronounced /emeʁiˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "emeritieren"?
- "emeritieren" is a verb in German.
