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