Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - remain

~ v 1 I always + adv/prep, linking verb) to continue to be in the same state or condition  (Would the audience please remain seated? | `La Strada' remains one of Fellini's best films. | The Government remained in power for twelve years.) 2 formal to stay in the same place without moving away + at/in/with etc  (She remained at home to look after the children.) 3 to continue to exist, after others have gone or been destroyed  (Little of the original architecture remains. | What remains of the original art collection is now in the city museum.) 4 to be left after other things have been dealt with  (remain to be done)  (Several points remain to be settled. | it only remains for me to say/thank etc (=used to introduce the last remark in a speech or meeting))  (It only remains for me to thank our hosts. | the fact remains (=used to say that a particular fact can- not be ignored))  (I know Benson has a PhD but the fact remains he has no practical experience.) 5 it remains to be seen spoken used to say that it is still uncertain whether something will happen or is true  (It remains to be seen whether or not the operation was successful.)  (- see also remaining)