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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

  1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
  2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
  3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
  4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
  5. verb To examine or verify something.

hamper — full definition

  1. noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
  2. verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.

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