·

retain (EN)
verb

verb “retain”

Infinitiv retain; hien retains; Verg. retained; Part. Verg. retained; Ger. retaining
  1. to continue possessing or having something
    She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
  2. to have the ability to keep containing something
    The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
  3. (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.