abhalten.
to keep off, away, or out; to hold off
Meaning & usage
to keep off, away, or out; to hold off
to stop (someone from doing something); to block; to hold back or up
to hold (a service, ceremony, etc.)
to hold (a child while it relieves itself)
to change the direction from
Where this word comes from
From ab- + halten.
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