Retaining: meaning, definitions and examples
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retaining
[ rɪˈteɪnɪŋ ]
memory
Keeping something in place or maintaining possession of it.
Synonyms
keeping, maintaining, preserving
Examples of usage
- He had a hard time retaining information from his classes.
- She was good at retaining details from conversations.
employment
Continuing to employ someone or keep them in a position.
Synonyms
employing, keeping on
Examples of usage
- The company was not retaining enough employees due to low wages.
- They were successful in retaining their top talent.
Translations
Translations of the word "retaining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retenção
🇮🇳 रखना
🇩🇪 Beibehaltung
🇮🇩 penahanan
🇺🇦 утримання
🇵🇱 utrzymanie
🇯🇵 保持
🇫🇷 rétention
🇪🇸 retención
🇹🇷 tutma
🇰🇷 유지
🇸🇦 احتفاظ
🇨🇿 udržení
🇸🇰 udržanie
🇨🇳 保持
🇸🇮 zadržanje
🇮🇸 varðveisla
🇰🇿 сақтау
🇬🇪 შენარჩუნება
🇦🇿 saxlama
🇲🇽 retención
Word origin
The word 'retaining' originates from the Middle English word 'retenen', which comes from the Old French 'retenir', ultimately from the Latin 'retinere', meaning 'to hold back'. The concept of retaining has been present in various cultures throughout history, where the act of keeping something or someone has been essential for survival and progress.
See also: retain, retained, retention, unretained.