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holde ved like

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

see:Se: liklike, similar to · equal (to)
  1. holde i god stand ved å reparere skader, utbedre slitasje og lignende;
    hindre forfall
    to keep in good condition by repairing damage, making good wear and tear and the like;
    to prevent deterioration
    Eng. phraseto keep in good repair
    • holde boligen ved like to maintain one's home
  2. sikre at noe fortsatt eksisterer;
    opprettholde
    to ensure that something continues to exist;
    to maintain
    Eng. phraseto keep up
    • holde kontakten ved like to keep in touch
    • de holdt tradisjonen ved like they kept the tradition alive
    • jeg prøver å holde franskkunnskapene ved like I try to keep my French from getting rusty