Abhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to prevent", "to deter" or "to stop".

Essential properties of "abhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abhalten
  • Simple past: hielt ab
  • Participle: abgehalten

See full conjugation of abhalten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To prevent or deter something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei konnte den Diebstahl nicht abhalten.The police could not prevent the theft.
  2. Wir müssen die Verbreitung des Virus abhalten.We must prevent the spread of the virus.
  3. Nichts kann ihn davon abhalten, seinen Traum zu verwirklichen.Nothing can stop him from realizing his dream.

2.) "To hold or conduct an event or meeting"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Konferenz wird nächste Woche abgehalten.The conference will be held next week.
  2. Wir halten jeden Monat eine Versammlung ab.We hold a meeting every month.
  3. Die Prüfungen werden im Juni abgehalten.The exams will be held in June.

3.) "Keep someone away from something/someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, seine Tochter von schlechtem Umgang abzuhalten.He tries to keep his daughter away from bad company.
  2. Die Eltern halten ihre Kinder vom Rauchen ab.The parents keep their children from smoking.
  3. Ich konnte ihn nicht davon abhalten, einen Fehler zu machen.I couldn't prevent him from making a mistake.
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