EXACT MATCHES
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
retain, v.tr. 1 Coimeádaim, coinním (rud in áit). 2 Fostaím (seirbhíseach); áirithím (abhcóide). To retain s.o.'s services, duine a fhostú. 3 Coinním, coimeádaim (maoin, etc.). To retain all one's faculties, greim a choinneáil ar do chéadfaí uile. To retain hold of sth., greim a choimeád, a choinneáil, ar rud. 4 Coinním (rud) i gcuimhne.
PHRASES
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
He retained his composure, choinnigh sé guaim air féin.
I still retain his good will, tá dea-rún m fós aige dom.
To retain one's presence of mind, guaim a choinneáil ort féin.
To retain a portion for purposes of analysis, cuid a choinneáil le haghaidh, faoi choinne, anailíse.
Retaining wall, balla cuibhrithe.
Surg: Retaining bandage, buadán coinneála.
Retaining fee, táille m áirithíochta.