Einhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to comply with", "to respect" or "to adhere to".

Essential properties of "einhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einhalten
  • Simple past: hielt ein
  • Participle: eingehalten

See full conjugation of einhalten

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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 "einhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To comply with, respect, or adhere to"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte halten Sie die Regeln ein.Please comply with the rules.
  2. Wir müssen den Vertrag einhalten.We must adhere to the contract.
  3. Die Firma hat alle Vorschriften eingehalten.The company complied with all regulations.

2.) "To maintain a distance or time interval"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte einhalten Sie einen Abstand von 1,5 Metern.Please maintain a distance of 1.5 meters.
  2. Der Fahrer konnte den Sicherheitsabstand nicht einhalten.The driver could not maintain the safety distance.
  3. Wir müssen die Pause einhalten.We must keep the break.

3.) "To stop or halt"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug hielt an der Station ein.The train stopped at the station.
  2. Wir müssen kurz einhalten, um uns zu orientieren.We need to pause briefly to orient ourselves.
  3. Die Maschine hielt plötzlich ein.The machine suddenly stopped.
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