To keep in one's pay or service.
To employ by paying a retainer.
To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
To keep in possession or use.
To hold secure.
To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
To assume or take responsibility for.
To (attempt to) dribble round (an opposition player).
To catch on, do well; to become popular.
To begin to have or exhibit.
To attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with.
To acquire, bring in, or introduce.
To grieve or be concerned (about something or someone).