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Definition of retainer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toolsdevice used to hold something in place
- After braces, he had to wear a retainer to keep his teeth aligned..
2.
financeTECH. fee paid in advance for professional servicesTECH.
- She paid a retainer to secure the lawyer's services..
3.
employmentDated paid servant employed for many yearsDated
- The family retainer knew all the household secrets.
4.
dentistryTECH. device holding teeth after orthodontic treatmentTECH.
- He wore a retainer to keep his teeth straight.
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device used to hold something in place 
device holding teeth after orthodontic treatment
Expressions with retainer
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regularly paid to be available for work or advice
The lawyer is on a retainer for the company.
circular piece that holds another part in place on equipment
The mechanic used a new retainer ring to secure the bearing on the shaft.
with regular payment to be available for work
We keep a lawyer on retainer for legal advice.
advance payment to secure services
The lawyer requested a retainer fee before starting the case.
Origin of retainer
Old French, retenir (to hold back)
Examples of retainer in a sentence
She wore a retainer at night to maintain her smile. The consultant requested a retainer before starting the project. He paid a retainer to the architect for the new house design. The retainer served the family for decades. As a retainer, he managed the estate affairs. The dentist recommended a retainer post-braces.
She lost her retainer during vacation.
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- French:rétenteur, caution, ...
- German:Retainer, Vorschuss, ...
- Italian:fermo, anticipo, ...
- Spanish:retenedor, anticipo, ...
- Portuguese:aparelho de contenção, adiantamento, ...
- Chinese:保持器, 预付费, ...
- Japanese:リテーナー, 前金, ...
- Arabic:جِهَاز تَثْبِيت, أتعاب مقدمة, ...
- Hebrew:מַקְבֵּעַ, שָׂכַר טִרְחָה, ...
- Russian:ретейнер, аванс, ...
- Ukrainian:ретейнер, аванс, ...
- Hindi:दांतों का रिटेनर, अग्रिम शुल्क, ...
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