B1verbformalbusinesseducation
US/rɪˈteɪn/
UK/rɪˈteɪn/
to keep or continue to have something
In context
The company gives bonuses to retain its best workers.
Hoi An has retained the charm of an old trading town.
Children retain new words better when they use them in games.
Words that go with retain
verb + noun
- retain staffSmall firms find it hard to retain staff.
- retain controlThe family retained control of the company.
- retain informationSleep helps the brain retain information.
- retain the rightThe owner retains the right to cancel the contract.
- retain heatStone floors retain heat in winter.