aanhouden — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- flag noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
- protract verb To lengthen something, particularly to make it last longer in time.
- stop verb To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.
Senses
aanhouden is used for these senses in English:
- arrest (transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody. [from 14th c.]
- flag (often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
- protract To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
- stop (transitive) To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.
arrest — full definition
- verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
- noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.
flag — full definition
- noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
- noun A marker or indicator used to draw attention to something.
- verb To mark or point something out for attention.
- verb To signal someone or something to stop.
- verb To become tired or weak.
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