jdn. in Schach halten
to keep someone in check
Türkçe: birini dizginlemek
In a sentence
Die Polizei hielt die aufgebrachte Menge mit einem Kordon in Schach.
How it is used
Neutral/figurative. Means 'to keep someone in check' (control/restrain). Use in management: 'Der neue Chef hält die Konkurrenz in Schach.' Implies active limitation of power.
Other verbs that go with Schach
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
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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