verb “retain”
Infinitiv retain; hien retains; Verg. retained; Part. Verg. retained; Ger. retaining
- to continue possessing or having something
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
- to have the ability to keep containing something
The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
- (law) to hire a lawyer by paying them a fee in advance
After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.