trattenere

Definitions of trattenere
  1. verb
    supply with room and board
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    type of:
    albergare, alloggiare, ospitare
    provide housing for
  2. verb
    hold back; keep from being perceived by others
    synonyms: adombrare, celare, dissimulare, frenare, nascondere
  3. verb
    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
    synonyms: rattenere
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    types:
    impastoiare, inceppare
    restrain with fetters
    ammanettare
    confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
  4. verb
    cease an action temporarily
    synonyms: riposare, soffermare
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    types:
    alitare
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    type of:
    sciogliere
    make a break in
  5. verb
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
    synonyms: conservare, detenere, rivestire
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