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einhalten

to comply with, to observe (rules or deadlines)

verb YN-hahl-ten Rare
People & Society Education

Also means

to keep, to adhere to

Usage Note

einhalten in an educational context means to adhere to regulations or deadlines: Abgabefristen einhalten (to meet submission deadlines), die Hausordnung einhalten (to comply with school rules). A core expectation of both pupils and institutions.

Examples

"Alle Schüler sind verpflichtet, die Hausordnung der Schule einzuhalten."

Natural Translation

All pupils are obliged to comply with the school's rules.

Literal Translation

All pupils are obligated to hold-in the house-rules of the school.

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