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Hinhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Hinhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "delay", "stall" or "put off".
Essential properties of "hinhalten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: hinhalten
- Simple past: hielt hin
- Participle: hingehalten
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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 "hinhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To delay or postpone intentionally"
- Definition: "To intentionally delay or postpone something, often to gain time."
- Translation(s): delay, stall, put off
- Synonym(s): verzögern, aufschieben
- Antonym(s): beschleunigen, vorantreiben
- Related word(s): hinauszögern, verschieben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versucht, die Entscheidung hinzuhalten, bis er mehr Informationen hat.
- Sie hielt die Antwort hin, um mehr Zeit zu gewinnen.
- Der Manager hielt das Projekt hin, bis die Finanzierung gesichert war.
2.) "To extend something towards someone"
- Definition: "To extend something towards someone, like a hand or an object."
- Translation(s): hold out, extend, offer
- Synonym(s): reichen, darbieten
- Antonym(s): zurückziehen, wegnehmen
- Related word(s): überreichen, anbieten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hielt ihr die Hand hin, um ihr aufzuhelfen.
- Sie hielt ihm das Buch hin, damit er es nehmen konnte.
- Der Kellner hielt die Speisekarte hin.