transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈtān ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English reteinen, retainen, from Anglo-French retenir, reteigner, from Latin retinēre to hold back, restrain, from re- + tenēre to hold — more at thin
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to keep in possession or use
b. : to keep in one's pay or service ; specifically : to employ by paying a retainer
c. : to keep in mind or memory : remember
2. : to hold secure or intact
Synonyms: see keep