Offenhalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Offenhalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "keep open", "hold open" or "keep available".

Essential properties of "offenhalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: offenhalten
  • Simple past: hielt offen
  • Participle: offengehalten

See full conjugation of offenhalten

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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 "offenhalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To keep something open or available"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Tür offenhalten, damit frische Luft hereinkommt.We must keep the door open so that fresh air comes in.
  2. Er versucht, alle Optionen offenhalten zu können.He tries to be able to keep all options open.
  3. Bitte offenhalten Sie den Termin für das Meeting.Please keep the date open for the meeting.

2.) "To defer a decision to consider more options"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir sollten die Entscheidung offenhalten, bis wir mehr Informationen haben.We should keep the decision open until we have more information.
  2. Er will die Möglichkeit offenhalten, später zu wechseln.He wants to keep open the possibility of changing later.
  3. Sie möchte ihre Optionen offenhalten, bevor sie sich festlegt.She wants to keep her options open before committing.
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