Retained: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a repetition of the first word 'retained'. The context and examples are the same as the first entry.

• The company retained the law firm for their legal matters.
• She was retained as a consultant after the project ended.

Refers to the process of taking someone on as an employee or bringing someone on board. This is used in most general employment situations.

• The company hired a new software developer.
• She was hired last month and has already made significant contributions.

Used when someone is employed or involved in a task or activity. This word can apply to temporary or project-based work.

• The team engaged the services of a specialist to complete the task.
• We engaged a professional to review our processes.

Indicates the decision to continue employing someone, often after a probationary period or contract has ended. It can carry a sense of continuation and is slightly informal.

• After his internship ended, they decided to keep him on.
• She was kept on despite the company's budget cuts.

Same as the first entry, see 'retained'.

Commonly used in everyday situations when someone thinks back to something from the past.

• I remembered to buy groceries on my way home.
• She remembered his birthday and sent a gift.

Used when bringing something back to memory, often a specific fact or event. Slightly formal.

• He recalled the day he first met her.
• The professor recalled a similar experiment conducted years ago.

Used to suggest that someone should remember or consider something. Informal, typically in advice or instruction.

• Keep in mind that deadlines are strict.
• You should keep in mind the weather forecast when planning your trip.