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1. to hold (an object in one's hands) (transitive)
2. to stop, to halt, to hold back (transitive) · einen Elfmeter halten to save a penalty kick· Haltet den Dieb! Stop the thief!
3. to support, to hold up (transitive)
4. to keep, to maintain (transitive) · Der Wein hält mich jung. Wine keeps me young.
5. to keep, to provide for (transitive) · Wache halten keep guard· Ausschau halten to be on the lookout
6. to keep, to provide for, to stock (transitive) · Er hält sich zwei Autos. He has two available cars.
7. to hold, to remain in one piece, to last (of objects undergoing wear and tear, or fragile constructions) (intransitive) · Wenn du das nur zusammenleimst, wird das nicht lange halten. If you're only going to glue it together, that's not going to last for very long.
8. to hold, to stick (of glue, knots, fastenings, etc.) (intransitive) · Das Klebeband hält nicht mehr so gut. The sticky tape doesn't stick as well anymore.