hochhalten

German (Berlin)

/ˈhoːxˌhaltən/

verb-strong
Definitions
  • (transitive) to hold up; to raise move to and keep in a high position
  • (transitive) to keep up prevent from sinking
  • (transitive) to uphold; to honour; to be proud of
  • (transitive) to juggle the ball in the air; to play keepy uppy

Etymology

Prefix from German halten (hold, keep).

Origin

German (Berlin)

halten

Gloss

hold, keep

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