💼retainer

noun
/rɪˈteɪnər/

Meaning

a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place

Example Sentences

The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.

Synonyms

advance, deposit, reservation, device, holder

Antonyms

balance, final payment

Collocations

legal retainer, pay a retainer, orthodontic retainer, monthly retainer

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