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Topic: Jobs

retailor

IPA: /ˈriːteɪlər/

KK: /ˈriːteɪlər/

noun

Definition: An outdated spelling of a person or business that sells goods directly to consumers.

Example: The retailor offered a wide variety of products to choose from.

verb

Definition: To make adjustments or changes to something, especially clothing, for a second time.

Example: After the first fitting, the designer decided to retailor the dress for a better fit.

retain

IPA: /rɪˈteɪn/

KK: /rɪˈteɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something in your possession or to continue to have it.

Example: It is important to retain your receipts for warranty purposes.

retainer

IPA: /rɪˈteɪnər/

KK: /rɪˈteɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who serves or works for someone, especially in a household, or a device used in dentistry to keep teeth in place after treatment.

Example: After finishing her braces, she wore a retainer to keep her teeth straight.

retaining

IPA: /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that keeps or holds another thing in place, like a wall that prevents soil from sliding.

Example: The retaining wall was built to hold back the earth and prevent erosion.

verb

Definition: To keep or hold onto something, such as information or an object.

Example: She is retaining all the important documents in a safe place.

retaker

IPA: /ˈriːˌteɪkər/

KK: /ˈriːˌteɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes something again, often used in the context of exams or tests.

Example: After failing the exam, she became a retaker and studied hard for the next attempt.

reteam

IPA: /riːˈtiːm/

KK: /riːˈtiːm/

verb

Definition: To bring together a group of people again to work as a team.

Example: After the project was paused, the manager decided to reteam the original group to finish the work.

retention

IPA: /rɪˈtɛnʃən/

KK: /rɪˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The ability to keep or hold onto something, especially information or memories.

Example: The retention of knowledge is important for effective learning.

retiary

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪəri/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a net or web structure.

Example: The retiary design of the sculpture created a beautiful interplay of light and shadow.

retinue

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnu/

noun

Definition: A group of people who accompany and serve an important person, often providing support or assistance.

Example: The queen arrived at the event with her retinue of advisors and guards.

retire

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop working, usually because of age, and often to receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: After many years of service, she decided to retire and enjoy her time traveling.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to stop working or to leave a position, especially after reaching a certain age or after a long period of service.

Example: After many years of hard work, she decided to retire from her job and enjoy her free time.

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