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fernhalten — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

Senses

fernhalten is used for these senses in English:

  • keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
  • keep away (intransitive) To refrain from coming (near).
  • keep off (ambitransitive) To stay or cause to stay at a distance (from).
  • steer clear (figuratively, intransitive, often followed by of) To avoid; to dodge; to sidestep.

keep — full definition

  1. verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
  3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
  4. verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
  5. noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.

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