Meaning of laikytis | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to abide, to maintain (a rule)
2. to keep oneself held
3. to maintain a good condition, (to an extent) to stand firmly
4. to hold onto

Examples

“Jis bañdo laikýtis dietos.”

He tries to maintain diet.

“Alpini̇̀stas lai̇̃kosi už vir̃vės.”

An alpinist keeps himself held by the rope.

“Kai̇̃p tù laikai̇̃si?”

How are you doing?

“Lai̇̃vo sti̇́ebas lai̇̃kosi tvirtai̇̃.”

The mast of a ship stands firmly.

“Poli̇̀tikas lai̇̃kosi įsitvė̃ręs sàvo pòsto.”

A politician holds onto his post (appointed position).

“Laikaũsi už paskuti̇̀nio šiáudo.”

I am holding myself onto the last straw.

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