retain (EN)
verb

verb “retain”

retain; he retains; past retained, part. retained; ger. retaining
  1. behålla
    She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
  2. bibehålla
    The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
  3. anlita (i juridiskt sammanhang, betala i förväg för att anlita en advokat)
    After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.