retain, hold back, keep
1. to keep or hold something, preventing it from going away
The dam retains water during the rainy season.
A barragem retém água durante a estação chuvosa.
2. to remember or keep in memory
She retains all the information from the lectures.
Ela retém todas as informações das aulas.
3. to employ or keep someone in a position
The company retains its best employees with good benefits.
A empresa retém seus melhores funcionários com bons benefícios.
4. to withhold or not release
They retain the right to refuse service.
Eles retêm o direito de recusar o serviço.
Related Idioms & Phrases
retém a respiração - hold one's breath
retém o interesse - hold one's interest
retém a atenção - hold one's attention
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