einhalten

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German

Etymology

ein +‎ halten

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʔaɪnˌhaltn̩]
  • Hyphenation: ein‧hal‧ten

Verb

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. to maintain (speed, direction, course etc.)
  4. (dated) discontinue, stop doing (something) (mit (etwas))

Conjugation

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