retain

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сохранению, удержанию или продолжению владения чем-либо, или поддержания состояния или отношений.

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.

   Сохранять

   • 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.

   Synonymsholdkeepmaintainpreserve

   Antonymsabandoncedeforfeitlosereleaserelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Hold in placeB2formal

   To keep something in a particular position or condition.

   Удерживать

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

   Synonymsanchorclaspfastenfixgripholdkeeppinsecure

   Antonymsdroprelease

3. Employ or engage servicesB2formal

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

   Нанимать

   • 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.

   Synonymsappointcommissioncontractemployengageenlisthirerecruitsecuretake on