etw. in Ordnung halten
to maintain something in a tidy or functional state over time
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In a sentence
Die Bibliothekarin hält die Bücherregale stets in Ordnung.
How it is used
Means to maintain something in a tidy or functional state over time. Neutral register. Use at work when describing keeping files organized or a machine operational. Implies ongoing effort, not a one-time fix.
Other verbs that go with Ordnung
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
- etw. in Ordnung bringento fix, organize, or repair something broken or messy (physical or abstract)
- Ordnung schaffento bring order to a chaotic situation or space
- in Ordnung gehento be going to be okay
- in Ordnung kommento sort itself out
- in Ordnung seinsomeone or something is fine, acceptable, or in good condition
- jdn. zur Ordnung rufento reprimand someone or call them to behave properly
Other collocations built on halten
- sich an eine Abmachung haltento stick to/keep an agreement
- Abstand haltento keep distance
- eine Ansprache haltento give a speech/address
- Ausschau halten nach+Dat.to look out for
- den Ball flach haltento keep a low profile
- sich an die Etikette haltento adhere to etiquette
- in Gang haltento keep something running or maintain momentum
- ein Gelübde haltento remain faithful to a solemn promise
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