retained

UK
/rɪˈteɪnd/
US
/rɪˈteɪnd/

Übersetzungen

retainedpartizip perfekt
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “retain”, e.g. “retained earnings”, “retained object”, “retained counsel”.
The company decided to invest its retained earnings in new equipment.
L'entreprise a décidé d'investir ses bénéfices conservés dans de nouveaux équipements.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
attitréDomaine juridique.
reportéComptabilité.
retainverb

retained

Präteritum

retained
Präteritum
retained
Partizip Perfekt
retaining
Gerundium
UK
/rɪˈteɪn/
US
/rɪˈteɪn/
The walls are designed to retain heat during the winter months.
Les murs sont conçus pour conserver la chaleur pendant les mois d'hiver.
She managed to retain her composure during the stressful meeting.
Elle a réussi à retenir son sang-froid pendant la réunion stressante.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
mémoriserDans le sens de garder en mémoire.
retenirDans le sens professionnel de faire appel à un expert contre rémunération.

Definitionen

retainedpartizip perfekt
Kept in possession, continued to be held, maintained or preserved.
The company decided to invest its retained earnings in new equipment.
(Law) Engaged or employed under a retainer; hired in advance for professional services.
The board sought advice from their retained counsel before proceeding.
(Grammar) Of an object that remains in a passive construction rather than becoming the subject.
In the sentence "She was given a book", "a book" is a retained object.
retainverb
To keep possession of something.
She managed to retain her composure during the stressful meeting.
To continue to have or hold something in a particular condition or position.
The walls are designed to retain heat during the winter months.
To remember or keep in mind.
He struggled to retain the information he learned in class.
To engage the services of (a professional, especially a lawyer) by paying a fee in advance; to hire on a retainer.
The family retained an experienced attorney to manage the estate.