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- Dictionaryretainer/rɪˈteɪnə/
noun
- 1. a thing that holds something in place: "a guitar string retainer"
- 2. a fee paid in advance to someone, especially a barrister, in order to secure their services for use when required: "he's on a retainer as a consultant" Similar
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a device that keeps a person’s teeth straight after their braces (= a set of connected wires that is attached to a person's teeth in order to make them straight) have been removed: She has to wear a retainer at night. The patient is often advised to wear a retainer, otherwise the teeth can start to drift back to their original position.
- English (US)
an amount of money that you pay to someone in advance so...
- Znaczenie Retainer, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
RETAINER definicja: 1. an amount of money that you pay to...
- Simplified
RETAINER translate: 聘用定金, （服务多年的）仆人，佣人. Learn more in the...
- Headhunters
HEADHUNTER definition: 1. a person who tries to persuade...
- Traditional
RETAINER translate: 聘用定金, （服務多年的）僕人，傭人. Learn more in the...
- Retaining Wall
Examples of how to use “retaining wall” in a sentence from...
- Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미
RETAINER 의미, 정의, RETAINER의 정의: 1. an amount of money that...
- Pronunciation in English
RETAINER pronunciation. How to say retainer. Listen to the...
- English (US)
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word retainer, such as a servant, a dental device, or a fee paid to a lawyer. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
an amount of money that you pay to someone in advance so that the person will work for you when needed: He was on a $150,000 retainer from Lloyd's of London. A retainer is also a device that holds something in place. A retainer that you wear in your mouth helps to straighten your teeth.
noun. a person or thing that retains. a servant or attendant who has served a family for many years. Also called cage, separator. Machinery. a ring separating, and moving with, balls or rollers in a bearing. Orthodontics.
Learn the meaning of retainer as a fee, a servant, a device, or a dental appliance. See how to use retainer in sentences and compare it with related words.
Learn the meaning of retainer as a noun in different contexts, such as money, rent, teeth, or servant. See pronunciation, pictures, and usage notes for each sense of the word.
A retainer is something that holds something else in place. After your braces are removed, a retainer keeps your teeth from moving out of their new perfect position. Professionals like lawyers or consultants are paid a retainer, which is a fee.
