retain (EN)
kitenzi

kitenzi “retain”

retain; he retains; past retained, part. retained; ger. retaining
  1. kuendelea kumiliki
    She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
  2. kuwa na uwezo wa kuhifadhi
    The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
  3. (katika sheria) kuajiri wakili kwa kulipa ada mapema
    After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.