Bereithalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bereithalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to keep ready", "to hold ready" or "to have available".

Essential properties of "bereithalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bereithalten
  • Simple past: hielt bereit
  • Participle: bereitgehalten

See full conjugation of bereithalten

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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 "bereithalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To keep something ready or available"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Dokumente bereithalten.We must keep the documents ready.
  2. Bitte bereithalten Sie Ihre Tickets am Eingang.Please have your tickets ready at the entrance.
  3. Er wird die Informationen für uns bereithalten.He will keep the information ready for us.

2.) "To be prepared for an event or action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Feuerwehr muss sich für Notfälle bereithalten.The fire department must be prepared for emergencies.
  2. Er hält sich für jede Herausforderung bereit.He keeps himself ready for any challenge.
  3. Wir sollten uns für den Sturm bereithalten.We should prepare ourselves for the storm.
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