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retaining

UK
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

retainingadjective
more retaining
Comp.
most retaining
Super.
UK
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
retenantS’emploie surtout au sens de « qui retient, qui maintient en place »; souvent dans un contexte descriptif ou technique.
The retaining wall was built to prevent soil erosion on the hillside.
Le mur retenant la terre a été construit pour empêcher l’érosion du sol sur le versant.
Additional translations
de soutènementEmploi technique pour les constructions qui retiennent la terre ou un talus.
Synonyms
retentive
holding
keeping
preserving
conserving
maintaining
detaining
sequestering
retainingnoun
UK
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Gerund used substantively to denote the act or process of retaining; treated as an uncountable noun.
Synonyms
retention
preservation
keeping
holding
maintenance
reservation
withholding
detention
retainingnoun
Gerund functioning as uncountable noun referring to the act or process of retaining
rétentionSens général : action de retenir ou de conserver quelque chose.
Adequate mulching helps in the retaining of soil moisture.
Un paillage adéquat aide à la rétention de l’humidité du sol.
Additional translations
maintienPlus naturel dans certains contextes où l’idée est celle de garder ou conserver un état.
Synonyms
retention
keeping
holding
preservation
maintenance
detention
conservation
custody
reserve
continuance
retainverb

retaining

Gerund

retained
Past Simple
retained
Past Participle
retaining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈteɪn/
US
/rɪˈteɪn/
She managed to retain her composure during the stressful meeting.
Elle a réussi à retenir son sang-froid pendant la réunion stressante.
The walls are designed to retain heat during the winter months.
Les murs sont conçus pour conserver la chaleur pendant les mois d'hiver.
Additional translations
mémoriserDans le sens de garder en mémoire.
retenirDans le sens professionnel de faire appel à un expert contre rémunération.
Synonyms
keep
hold
maintain
preserve
remember
secure
sustain
withhold
Antonyms
release
discard
abandon
surrender

Definitions

retainingadjective
Having the ability to hold or keep something in place.
The retaining wall was built to prevent soil erosion on the hillside.
retainingnoun
The act or process of retaining; retention.
Adequate mulching helps in the retaining of soil moisture.
retainingnoun
The act or process of retaining; the action of holding or keeping something.
Effective retaining of moisture is essential for the growth of the crops.
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.
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