retaining
intermediateB2/rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/ · re-tain-ing
To keep possession of; to hold on to.
Meanings
To keep possession of; to hold on to.
اپنے پاس رکھنا؛ تھامنا۔
رکھنا
rakhna
Common Collocations
- retaining information
- retaining customers
- retaining heat
Example Sentences
The company focuses on retaining its best employees.
کمپنی اپنے بہترین ملازمین کو رکھنے پر توجہ مرکوز کرتی ہے۔
Company apne behtareen mulazmeen ko rakhne par tawajjoh markaz karti hai.
She has a unique way of retaining knowledge.
اس کے پاس علم کو رکھنے کا منفرد طریقہ ہے۔
Is ke paas ilm ko rakhne ka manfard tareeqa hai.
Retaining customers is crucial for business growth.
گاہکوں کو برقرار رکھنا کاروباری ترقی کے لیے اہم ہے۔
Gahkon ko barqarar rakhna karobari taraqqi ke liye ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of retaining as 'Re-holding' something you don't want to lose.
Imagine holding a treasure chest and not letting it go.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رکھ لے مجھ کو، میرے خوابوں کی قید میں، تیرے عشق کی یاد، ہر پل میرے ساتھ رہے۔
Rakh le mujh ko, mere khwabon ki qaid mein, Tere ishq ki yaad, har pal mere saath rahe.
Keep me within the bounds of my dreams, Let the memory of your love be with me always.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رکھنے میں ہنر ہے، کھونے میں بدقسمتی
Rakhne mein hunar hai, khone mein badqismati
It takes skill to retain, while losing is often just bad luck.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "retainen" — to keep possession of
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from Old French 'retenir', which derived from Latin 'retinere', meaning to hold back or keep.