retain

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas zu behalten, zu bewahren oder nicht zu verlieren, sei es Besitz, Zustand, Beziehung oder Information im Gedächtnis.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping, holding, or continuing to possess something, or of maintaining a condition or relationship.

1. Keep or continue to haveB2formal

   To continue to have or keep something, especially something important or valuable.

   Behalten

   • She managed to retain her composure during the crisis.
   • The company retained its top employees with better benefits.
   • He retained the memory of that day for years.

   Synonymeholdkeepmaintainpreserve

   Antonymeabandoncedeforfeitlosereleaserelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Hold in placeB2formal

   To keep something in a particular position or condition.

   Festhalten

   • The dam retains water for irrigation purposes.
   • This soil retains moisture well.
   • The walls retain heat during the winter.

   Synonymeanchorclaspfastenfixgripholdkeeppinsecure

   Antonymedroprelease

3. Employ or engage servicesB2formal

   To hire or secure the services of someone, especially a professional.

   Anwerben

   • They retained a lawyer to handle the case.
   • The firm retained a consultant for the project.
   • She retained a personal trainer to help with her fitness.

   Synonymeappointcommissioncontractemployengageenlisthirerecruitsecuretake on