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hochhalten.

to hold up; to raise (move to and keep in a high position)

10 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈhoːxˌhaltən/
  1. to hold up; to raise (move to and keep in a high position)

    class-7 · literally · strong · transitive
    Die Demonstranten hielten ein Schild hoch.
  2. to keep up (prevent from sinking)

    class-7 · figuratively · literally · strong · transitive
    Die Preise werden künstlich hochgehalten.
  3. to uphold; to honour; to be proud of

    class-7 · figuratively · strong · transitive
    Bei uns im Dorf werden die alten Gebräuche hochgehalten.
  4. to juggle the ball in the air; to play keepy uppy

    class-7 · informal · intransitive · strong · transitive
    Wie lange kannst du (den Ball) hochhalten?
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hoch- + halten

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