to retain

  • 31retain — [rɪˈteɪn] verb [T] formal 1) to keep someone or something We re trying to recruit and retain skilled staff.[/ex] 2) to remember ideas or information …

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  • 32retain — re•tain [[t]rɪˈteɪn[/t]] v. t. 1) to keep possession of 2) to continue to use, practice, etc 3) to continue to hold or have: a cloth that retains its color[/ex] 4) to keep in mind; remember 5) to hold in place or position 6) to engage, esp. by… …

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  • 33retain — /rəˈteɪn / (say ruh tayn) verb (t) 1. to keep possession of. 2. to continue to use, practise, etc.: to retain an old custom. 3. to continue to hold or have: this cloth retains its colour. 4. to keep in mind; remember. 5. to hold in place or… …

  • 34retain — 1. When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will keep the referenced operation plan or operation plan in concept format, and any associated joint operation planning system or Joint Operation Planning and Execution… …

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  • 35retain — transitive verb Etymology: Middle English reteinen, retainen, from Anglo French retenir, reteigner, from Latin retinēre to hold back, restrain, from re + tenēre to hold more at thin Date: 15th century 1. a. to keep in possession or use b. to keep …

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  • 36RETAIN — Reenlistment, Reclassification and Assignment System (Governmental » Military) …

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  • 37retain — Synonyms and related words: absorb, balance, ballast, bear in mind, bespeak, book, bottle up, brief, brood over, cherish, cite, commission, conserve, contain, cork up, counterbalance, detain, dwell on, dwell upon, employ, engage, enjoy, extend,… …

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  • 38retain austenite destabilization — Смотри Дестабилизация остаточного аустени та …

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  • 39RETAIN — Remote Technical Assistance and Information Network ( > IEEE Standard Dictionary ) …

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  • 40retain — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. See retention. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To hold] Syn. cling to, grasp, clutch; see hold 1 . 2. [To keep] Syn. preserve, put away, husband; see maintain 3 . 3. [To reserve services] Syn. employ, hire …

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