tenere in piedi

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Italian

Etymology

Literally, to hold in feet.

Verb

tenére in piedi (first-person singular present tèngo in piedi, first-person singular past historic ténni in piedi or tènni in piedi, past participle tenùto in piedi, first-person singular future terrò in piedi, auxiliary avére)

  1. (idiomatic) to keep in place; to maintain
    Synonyms: mantenere, sostenere, conservare, salvare
    questo è l'ultimo tentativo per tenere in piedi il loro matrimonio
    this is the last attempt to maintain their marriage

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