Aufhalten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
- stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
- stem noun The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruit.
- stop verb To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.
Senses
Aufhalten is used for these senses in English:
- check (transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
- hamper To impede in motion or progress.
- hold back (idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
- hold back (idiomatic, transitive) To delay the progress of, especially in school.
- hold-up (colloquial) A delay or wait.
- stem (transitive) To stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood).
- stop (transitive) To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.
check — full definition
- noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
- noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
- verb To examine or verify something.
hamper — full definition
- noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
- verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.
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