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- Dictionaryretainer/rɪˈteɪnə/
noun
- 1. a thing that holds something in place: "a guitar string retainer"
- 2. a fee paid in advance to someone, especially a barrister, in order to secure their services for use when required: "he's on a retainer as a consultant" Similar
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RETAINER definition: 1. an amount of money that you pay to someone so as to be sure that that person can work for you…. Learn more.
A retainer is a fee that you pay to someone in order to make sure that they will be available to do work for you if you need them to. I'll need a five-hundred-dollar retainer. Liz was being paid a regular monthly retainer.
1. : the act of a client by which the services of a lawyer, counselor, or adviser are engaged. 2. : a fee paid to a lawyer or professional adviser for advice or services or for a claim on services when needed.
an amount of money that you pay to someone in advance so that the person will work for you when needed: He was on a $150,000 retainer from Lloyd's of London. A retainer is also a device that holds something in place. A retainer that you wear in your mouth helps to straighten your teeth.
A retainer is something that holds something else in place. After your braces are removed, a retainer keeps your teeth from moving out of their new perfect position. Professionals like lawyers or consultants are paid a retainer, which is a fee.
Definition of retainer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. One that retains, as a device, frame, or groove that restrains or guides. 2. Dentistry An appliance used to hold teeth in position after orthodontic treatment. 3. a. An employee, typically a long-term employee. b. A servant or an attendant, especially one in the household of a person of high rank.
a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving. a dental appliance for holding a loose tooth or prosthetic device in position. a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc.
retainer /rɪˈteɪnə/ n. a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp a soldier. a servant, esp one who has been with a family for a long time. a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc, from moving.
RETAINER meaning: 1 : an amount of money that you pay to someone (such as a lawyer) to make sure that you will have that person's services when you need them; 2 : a device that you put in your mouth to keep your teeth in the correct position especially after you have had braces.
