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retain verb

  /ɹi-/ , /ɹəˈteɪn/ , /ɹɪˈteɪn/
  • To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
 behalten
  • Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.
  • To hold (something) secure; to prevent (something) from becoming detached or separated.
 festhalten

retainer noun

  /ɹəˈteɪn.ɚ/ , /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ , /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/
  • (dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
 Retainer, Zahnspange
  • A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
 Bediensteter
  • A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
 Dienstmann, Gefolgsmann, Vasall
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