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."
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