werkwoord “retain”
infinitief retain; hy retains; verlede tyd retained; verlede deelw. retained; ger. retaining
- behou
Teken in om die vertalings van voorbeeldsinne en enkeltaal definisies van elke woord te sien.
She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
- behou (vermoë om iets te kan hou of bevat)
The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
- in diens neem (in die konteks van 'n prokureur wat vooruit betaal word)
After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.