retainer

US /rɪˈteɪ.nɚ/
UK /rɪˈteɪ.nɚ/
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1.

bayaran pendahuluan, yuran pengekalan

a fee paid in advance to someone, especially a lawyer, to secure or keep their services when required

:
The company paid a large retainer to the law firm.
Syarikat itu membayar bayaran pendahuluan yang besar kepada firma guaman.
She works on a retainer basis for several clients.
Dia bekerja atas dasar bayaran pendahuluan untuk beberapa pelanggan.
2.

penahan, pengikat

a device that holds something in place

:
The dental retainer helps keep her teeth straight.
Penahan gigi membantu menjaga giginya lurus.
Make sure the battery retainer is securely fastened.
Pastikan penahan bateri diikat dengan kemas.
3.

pengikut, hamba

a servant or dependent in a wealthy or noble household

:
The old lord still had a few loyal retainers.
Tuan lama itu masih mempunyai beberapa pengikut yang setia.
She was a trusted retainer in the royal court.
Dia adalah pengikut yang dipercayai di istana diraja.