behålla — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

behålla is used for these senses in English:

• keep (ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
• keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

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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