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German
Etymology
ein + halten
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈʔaɪnˌhaltn̩]
- Hyphenation: ein‧hal‧ten
Verb
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- to keep (an appointment, a promise etc.), observe, follow (a tradition, rule, diet etc.)
Ich kann leider den Termin um 11 Uhr nicht einhalten.- I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep the appointment at 11 a.m.
- to abide by, to comply with (a decision, rules etc.)
Wir wissen, dass die Planer eine Vielzahl technischer und kommerzieller Regeln einhalten müssen.- We know the planners need to comply with lots of technical and commercial rules.
- to maintain (speed, direction, course etc.)
- (dated) discontinue, stop doing (something) (mit (etwas))
Conjugation
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