an elderly man with gray hair sits in his favorite armchair as a friendly postal worker hands him an envelope. The man's face lights up with relief and happiness as he accepts the monthly payment envelope. This regular delivery happens because he worked hard for many years and earned the right to these payments. Now that he's retired from his job, he no longer needs to work but still receives money to live comfortably. The postal worker smiles warmly, knowing this delivery brings security to the retiree's life. a regular payment made to someone who is retired from work