No. 11,747 in Russian
задерживает
"Задерживает" means "delays" or "holds back" in English.
In a sentence
Автобус задерживает время моего прибытия.
The bus delays the time of my arrival.
Here, 'задерживает' is used to mean 'delays' or 'holds up' in the context of affecting timing due to external circumstances.
Он задерживает дыхание, чтобы лучше услышать шум.
He holds his breath to better hear the noise.
In this example, 'задерживает' is used to mean 'holds' or 'keeps' in reference to controlling a physical action, specifically breathing.
Грузовик задерживает движение на трассе.
The truck is blocking traffic on the highway.
Here, 'задерживает' is used to mean 'impedes' or 'blocks' in the context of causing a delay or obstruction in movement.
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