verb๐ShareTo keep in possession or use."My grandfather retained his old bicycle, even after he got a new one. "businesslawpropertyfinanceessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo keep in one's pay or service."The company decided to retain the experienced teacher for another year. "businessjobworkessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo employ by paying a retainer."The law firm retained a lawyer to handle the complex case. "businessjobfinancelawessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hold secure."The company retained its best employees to avoid losing valuable expertise. "businesslawpropertyessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year."The teacher decided to retain Sarah in third grade because she wasn't ready for fourth grade yet. "educationessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo restrain; to prevent."The teacher tried to retain the students' attention during the long lecture. "actionabilityessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo belong; to pertain."The responsibility for organizing the school fundraiser retains with the student council. "businesslawpropertyessentialieltstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
