gelten — meaning in English

English meaning

• apply verb To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
• hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
• proceed verb To move forward or continue on, especially after a pause.

Senses

gelten is used for these senses in English:

• apply (transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
• hold (transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
• proceed (of a rule) To be applicable or effective; to be valid.

apply — full definition

1. verb To formally request something, such as a job or place at a school.
2. verb To put something into use for a particular purpose.
3. verb To be relevant or have an effect on a particular case.

hold — full definition

1. verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
2. verb To keep something in a particular state, position, or place, such as reserving it or making someone wait.
3. verb To remain true, valid, or in effect.
4. noun A grip or grasp on something.
5. noun The cargo storage area below a ship's deck.

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