Collocations for "retainer"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "retainer" in context.
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retainer
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [cartridge, lens, guitar string, cable] retainer
- [works, is employed] on a retainer
- have [not, already] paid the retainer
- pay a [$5,000] retainer
- the [attorney, lawyer] is on a retainer
- is on a retainer as a [coach, consultant, troubleshooter]
- is having a retainer [fitted, made]
- visit the dentist to get a retainer
- had a retainer [fitted] (at the dentist)
- [cleaned, washed, rinsed] his retainer
- long-serving [estate, household, family] retainers
- UK: the [landlord, property owner] insisted on a retainer
- pay retainer fees
- work on a retainer basis
'retainer' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):