eingehalten
Translation
kept, observed, adhered to, met
Examples
Die Frist wurde genau eingehalten.
The deadline was met exactly.
Die Regeln müssen eingehalten werden.
The rules must be observed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einhalten to adhere to/observe (sth.) You must observe the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: befolgen, beachten; Antonyms: brechen, missachten
Etymology
From the prefix 'ein-' (in, within) and 'halten' (to hold). Literally means 'to hold within' certain limits.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'holding' (halten) yourself 'within' (ein) the lines of a rule or deadline to remember 'to observe' or 'to keep'.