ALL meanings of retaining
re·tain
R r - verb with object retaining to keep possession of. 1
- verb with object retaining to continue to use, practice, etc.: to retain an old custom. 1
- verb with object retaining to continue to hold or have: to retain a prisoner in custody; a cloth that retains its color. 1
- verb with object retaining to keep in mind; remember. 1
- verb with object retaining to hold in place or position. 1
- verb with object retaining to engage, especially by payment of a preliminary fee: to retain a lawyer. 1