dictionary.ptretainedadjectivegeneral usecommon/ʁɨˈtidu/re·ti·doPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1Held back, kept in custody, or detained.Usage examples“The shipment was retained at the border for inspection.”“Tax is retained from your paycheck each month.”SynonymsdetainedheldwithheldAntonymsreleasedfreeddischargedCommon combinationsretained earningsgoods retained at customswithheld tax
Held back, kept in custody, or detained.Usage examples“The shipment was retained at the border for inspection.”“Tax is retained from your paycheck each month.”SynonymsdetainedheldwithheldAntonymsreleasedfreeddischargedCommon combinationsretained earningsgoods retained at customswithheld tax