This meaning means to keep or hold something and not give it away. You can retain objects, information, or rights by keeping them.
She wants to retain her old books.
Please retain your ticket at all times.
Here, retain means to keep information or facts in your memory for a period of time. It relates to remembering something.
Humans can retain many images in memory.
The brain can retain facts for years.
Retain means to hire or keep someone for work, especially professionals like lawyers. You pay them to continue providing their services.
They retain a lawyer for the case.
We retain consultants every year.
To retain money means to keep or hold it legally, often until certain conditions are met. This use is common in law or business.
The company retains part of the payment as security.
They retain taxes until payment is complete.
To retain a place or position means to keep it and not lose it. It is often used with titles, status, or roles.
The team retained their championship title.
She retained her place in the company.
This meaning describes keeping something behind, like water or liquid, preventing it from moving or flowing away.
The dam retains water during the dry season.
Soil retains moisture after rain.
