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- Dictionaryretainer/rɪˈteɪnə/
noun
- 1. a thing that holds something in place: "a guitar string retainer"
- 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
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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.
- American
A retainer is a fee that you pay to someone in order to make...
- Thesaurus
Synonyms for RETAINER in English: fee, advance, deposit,...
- Retainership
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The branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or...
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- American
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word retainer, such as a servant, a dental device, or a fee paid to a lawyer. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
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.
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.
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.
Retainer can mean a device, a servant, a fee, or a dental appliance. Learn the different meanings and usage of retainer with synonyms and translations.
(British English) a small amount of rent that you pay for a room, etc. when you are not there in order to keep it available for your use. Check whether full rent or a retainer is required during vacations. (North American English) a device that keeps a person’s teeth straight after they have had orthodontic treatment with braces.
