An act of holding or keeping something; a possession, a retention.

Synonym of retinue (“a group of attendants or servants, especially of someone considered important”)

Hold back, prevent, or restrain someone or something; keep something inside or in control; engage or hire someone temporarily; keep someone in one's pay or service; exercise self-control; keep someone in custody; declare a sin not forgiven.

Keep in control or possession, use the memory, hold back tissue or a substance, refrain from doing something, be a dependent or follower, or continue and remain.