retainer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈteɪnər/
Definition
A fee paid in advance to secure the services of a professional, such as a lawyer or consultant.
Examples
She paid her lawyer a retainer to handle the complex contract negotiations.
The company has a retainer with a top marketing firm to manage its advertising campaigns.
Before starting the case, the attorney required a substantial retainer from the client.
How to Use retainer
- pay a retainer (collocation)
- To give money in advance to secure professional services. — "We had to pay a retainer to the architect before they started the design."
- retainer fee (collocation)
- The specific amount of money paid in advance. — "The retainer fee was $5,000 for the initial phase of the project."
- retainer agreement (collocation)
- A formal contract detailing the terms of a retainer. — "Please review the retainer agreement carefully before signing."
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