Retain
"Retain" in Finnish
hillitä
(to control or restrain (oneself); to exercise self-control over (oneself))
jättää luokalle
(To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year)
kestää
(to hold back (tissue or a substance, especially urine) in the body or a body organ)
muistaa
(to have the ability to keep something in the mind)
pidättää
(to hold back (tissue or a substance, especially urine) in the body or a body organ)
pidättää
(to declare (a sin) not forgiven)
pidättää
(of a body or body organ: to hold back tissue or a substance)
pitää
(to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something))
pitää
(to keep (someone) in custody; to prevent (someone) from leaving)
pitää
(to keep in control or possession; to continue having)
pitää (kiinni)
(to hold (something) secure; to prevent (something) from becoming detached or separated)
pitää mielessä
(to have the ability to keep something in the mind)
pitää palkattuna
(to employ (someone, especially a lawyer) by paying a retainer; to engage (a barrister) by making an initial payment to secure their services if needed)
pitää palveluksessaan
(to keep (someone) in one’s pay or service; (chiefly historical) to maintain (someone) as a dependent or follower)
säilyttää
(to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something))
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