abhalten
Meaning
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to keep off, away, or out; to hold off
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to stop (someone from doing something); to block; to hold back or up
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to hold (a service, ceremony, etc.)
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to hold (a child while it relieves itself)
- (class-7, strong, transitive) to change the direction from
Concepts
run a business
conduct oneself
force back
show signs of
develop symptoms of
hold a ceremony
abstain
Synonyms
sich benehmen
dissuadieren
abreden
Steine in den Weg legen
in den Weg stellen
abschwätzen
Weg versperren
voranbringen
Knüppel zwischen die Beine werfen
querstellen
entgegentreten
Translations
empêcher
afhouden
impedir
impedire
evitarFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈʔaphaltn̩]
Etymology
From ab- + halten.
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