Retainer ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Retainer ( noun )

1. One that retains: such as.
2. A person who is employed to maintain an estate or household.
3. A person who continues to employ the services of a professional person or firm.
4. A device or appliance that maintains something in a fixed position.
5. A fee paid to a professional for continued service or advice.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french retenir, from latin retenere, to hold back.

Examples:

1. The estate had a retainer to take care of the garden.
2. The lawyer charges a retainer fee of $1000.
3. The retainer on my braces is causing discomfort.
4. The retainer of the company was responsible for keeping the records.
5. We had to pay a retainer to keep the consultant on retainer.

(As a verb)

Retainer ( verb )

1. One that retains: such as.
2. A person who is employed to maintain an estate or household.
3. A person who continues to employ the services of a professional person or firm.
4. A device or appliance that maintains something in a fixed position.
5. A fee paid to a professional for continued service or advice.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french retenir, from latin retenere, to hold back.

Examples:

1. The estate had a retainer to take care of the garden.
2. The lawyer charges a retainer fee of $1000.
3. The retainer on my braces is causing discomfort.
4. The retainer of the company was responsible for keeping the records.
5. We had to pay a retainer to keep the consultant on retainer.