abhalten

German (Berlin)

[ˈʔaphaltn̩]

verb-strong
Definitions
  • (transitive) to stop, prevent (someone (from) doing something)
  • (transitive) to hold (a service, ceremony etc.)
  • (transitive) to change the direction from

Etymology

Prefix from German halten (hold, keep).

Origin

German (Berlin)

halten

Gloss

hold, keep

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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