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   retainer

   /rɪˈteɪnə/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that holds something in place: "a guitar string retainer"
   • ▪ an appliance for keeping a loose tooth, an orthodontic prosthesis, or orthodontically aligned teeth in place.
   • 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 retaining feefeeperiodic paymentpartial paymentdepositadvancesubscriptionstanding charge
   • ▪ a reduced rent paid to retain accommodation during a period of non-occupancy. British
   • 3. a servant, especially one who has worked for a person or family for a long time: "faithful family retainers" Similar attendantfollowerservanthirelinghanger-onescortminionlackeyflunkeyvassaldependantdomesticvaletfootman

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   What does retainer mean?

   • RETAINER definition: 1. an amount of money that you pay to someone so as to be sure that that person can work for you…. Learn more.

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   What is a retainer & how does it work?

   • A retainer is a fee that you pay to someone in order to make sure that they will be available to do work for you if you need them to. I'll need a five-hundred-dollar retainer. Liz was being paid a regular monthly retainer. A servant who has been with one family for a long time can be referred to as a retainer.

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   What is a family retainer?

   • A servant who has been with one family for a long time can be referred to as a retainer. I found the gardener, a family retainer, morosely surveying the scene. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What does retainer mean in real estate?

   • : one that retains : the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged : a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed But if a sale does eventually go through, the agent’s retainer should be credited as part of their commission.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETAINER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Retainer can mean a payment to a lawyer, consultant, or other professional, a device to keep teeth straight, or a servant. Learn more about the different meanings and usage of retainer with examples and translations.

   • English (US)

     a device that keeps a person’s teeth straight after their...

   • Znaczenie Retainer, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RETAINER definicja: 1. an amount of money that you pay to...

   • Traditional

     RETAINER translate: 聘用定金, （服務多年的）僕人，傭人. Learn more in the...

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     RETAINER translate: 聘用定金, （服务多年的）仆人，佣人. Learn more in the...

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     HEADHUNTER definition: 1. a person who tries to persuade...

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   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.

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   Retainer can mean a payment to a lawyer, consultant, or other professional, a device to keep teeth straight, or a servant who stays with a family. Learn more about the different meanings and usage of retainer with examples and translations.

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   A retainer is a fee or a servant who works for you regularly. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation, and translations.

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    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.