Etymology

Verb

1. to hold
2. to stop; to halt; to hold back

   Der Zug hält nicht in Würzburg. — “The train doesn’t stop in Würzburg.”

   Haltet den Dieb! — “Stop, thief!”

3. to support; to hold up
4. to keep; to maintain; to hold

   Der Wein hält mich jung. — “Wine keeps me young.”

   Der Bauer hält Hühner. — “The farmer keeps chickens.”

5. to hold; to keep; to stay
6. to stop