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retainer

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/rɪˈteɪnər/ · re-tain-er

A person who is retained by another or a holder of a position, often in a legal or business context.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is retained by another or a holder of a position, often in a legal or business context.

ایک ایسا شخص جو دوسرے کے لئے رکھی گئی خدمات مہیا کرتا ہے، اکثر قانونی یا کاروباری سیاق و سباق میں۔

رٹینر

retainer

Synonyms

assistantaidesupporterمددگارمعاونسہولت فراہم کرنے والا

Antonyms

clientcustomeremployerموکلصارفکارفرما

Common Collocations

  • legal retainer
  • monthly retainer
  • retainer agreement

Example Sentences

The lawyer required a retainer to begin work on the case.

وکیل نے مقدمے پر کام شروع کرنے کے لئے ایک رٹینر کی ضرورت تھی۔

Wakeel ne muqadma par kaam shuru karne ke liye ek retainer ki zarurat thi.

He signed a retainer agreement with the consultant.

اس نے مشیر کے ساتھ ایک رٹینر معاہدہ پر دستخط کیے۔

Us ne musheer ke sath ek retainer moahida par dastakhat kiye.

As a retainer, she was always available for consultation.

ایک رٹینر کی حیثیت سے، وہ ہمیشہ مشاورت کے لئے دستیاب رہتی تھی۔

Ek retainer ki haisiyat se, woh hamesha mashawrat ke liye dastiyaab rehti thi.

Easily Confused With

retire:Retire means to stop working, while retainer refers to someone who is kept or retained for services.

Word Family

retain
verbرکھنا
retention
nounرکھائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Retain your retainer to keep your services!

Imagine a door with a retainer lock keeping it securely shut.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سوکھتے ہیں وہ بھی جو رٹی نر نہیں رکھتے، یہ وقت کی بات ہے، سب کو سب یاد نہیں رکھتے۔

Sookhte hain woh bhi jo retainer nahi rakhte, Yeh waqt ki baat hai, sab ko sab yaad nahi rakhte.

Those who do not keep a retainer also wither away, It's a matter of time, not everyone is remembered by everyone.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیند کا بھی ایک رٹینر ہوتا ہے۔

Neend ka bhi ek retainer hota hai.

There is a retainer even for sleep.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "retener" — to keep back, retain

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from Old French and entered English usage in the late 14th century, initially referring to an assistant or servant bound to a lord.