pension off
To make someone stop working by giving them regular retirement money, or to throw away something old and worn out.
Meanings
To make someone retire from their job by giving them a pension, often implying the decision is not entirely the person's own choice.
"The company pensioned off its oldest engineers when it restructured the department."
To discard or retire an old or worn-out object and replace it with something newer.
"They finally pensioned off the old photocopier and bought a modern one."
Often used with a slightly dismissive tone when referring to people, implying the decision was made by an employer rather than the employee. When applied to objects, it suggests the item is outdated or no longer fit for purpose. More common in British English than American English.
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