retaining

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle of retain. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.

   The team is retaining most of its players for next season.

   By retaining the receipt, you can return the item later.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Used to describe something that holds back or keeps another thing in place.

   Like a wall that stops a pile of sand from spilling onto the floor.

   The retaining wall keeps the hillside from sliding onto the road.

   They built a strong retaining wall around the raised garden bed.

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3. 3
   noununcountable

   The act of keeping someone or something instead of letting them go.

   Like keeping a player on your team instead of trading them away.

   The retaining of older staff helped the company keep its experience.

   Her retaining of the title surprised everyone at the contest.

   Similarretention, keeping

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