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retainer

/rɪˈteɪnə(r)/noun

उच्चारण रिटेनर

अग्रिम शुल्क, अनुबंध-राशि (वकील आदि को)

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noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a sum of money that is paid to somebody, especially a lawyer, so that they will do work for you when needed

    अग्रिम शुल्क, अनुबंध-राशि (वकील आदि को)

    • The firm pays the lawyer a monthly retainer.
    • She is on a retainer with the company.

    Synonyms fee advance

  2. 2

    [C] old-fashioned

    a servant, especially one who has been with a family for a long time

    पुराना नौकर, सेवक

    • an old family retainer

    Synonyms servant attendant

  3. 3

    [C]

    a small device that holds teeth in position after they have been straightened

    रिटेनर (दाँतों को सही स्थिति में रखने वाला उपकरण)

    • After the braces came off, he had to wear a retainer at night.
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