No. 4,107 in German
abhalten
"Abhalten" means "to prevent, deter, or hold (an event)."
In a sentence
Der Zaun soll Tiere davon abhalten, in den Garten zu kommen.
The fence is supposed to keep animals from entering the garden.
Here, 'abhalten' means 'to prevent or stop somebody or something from doing something.
Wir werden morgen eine Besprechung abhalten.
We will hold a meeting tomorrow.
In this usage, 'abhalten' indicates 'to conduct' or 'to organize' an event, such as a meeting.
Der Regen hielt uns davon ab, das Museum zu besuchen.
The rain prevented us from visiting the museum.
Here, 'abhalten' again means 'to prevent or hinder', emphasizing the disruptive influence leading to a change in plans.
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