beibehalten — meaning in English

English meaning

• maintain verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
• sustain verb To keep something going or in existence over time.

Senses

beibehalten is used for these senses in English:

• maintain To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]
• sustain To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

maintain — full definition

1. verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
2. verb To insist that something is true.

sustain — full definition

1. verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
2. verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
3. verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.

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