GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

abhalten

prevent; deter

Auch der starke Regen hielt die Gäste nicht davon ab, im Garten weiterzufeiern.

Even the heavy rain did not stop the guests from continuing to celebrate in the garden.

hold; conduct

Die Stadt will die nächste Bürgerversammlung in einer barrierefreien Halle abhalten.

The town plans to hold the next public meeting in an accessible hall.

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