retaining (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

Definition

Continuing to keep or hold something; not losing or giving it away.

Examples

• The company is focused on retaining its top employees.

• The dam is retaining a large amount of water.

• She found it difficult retaining all the new information.

How to Use retaining

retain something (collocation)

To keep something, such as possession, control, or information. — "The lawyer helped the client retain ownership of the property."

retain staff (collocation)

To continue to employ people. — "The company is implementing new policies to improve staff retention."

retain memory (collocation)

To keep something in one's memory. — "Certain exercises can help you retain your memory as you age."

Synonyms of retaining

Words with a similar meaning to retaining:

• keeping
• holding
• preserving
• maintaining

Antonyms of retaining

Words with the opposite meaning to retaining:

• releasing
• losing
• discarding

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