Meaning of zastať | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to stop, to halt, to pull up (to cease movement or motion; used for vehicles or people)
   intransitive, perfective
2. to stop working, to cease, to fail (to stop functioning or operating; used for machines, clocks, or organs)
   intransitive, perfective
3. to take a stand, to stand (to assume a standing position or take a spot somewhere)
   intransitive, often, perfective, reflexive
4. to stand up for, to defend, to vouch for (to support or protect someone or something when they are being attacked or criticized)
   perfective, reflexive, transitive
5. to substitute, to replace (to perform someone else's work or duties, usually during their absence)
   dated, perfective, transitive
6. to fulfill, to perform, to manage (to successfully carry out a job, duty, or function)
   perfective, transitive
7. to oppose, to stand up against (to resist or stand up to someone, usually an authority figure)
   perfective, rare, reflexive

Examples

“Vodič auta musel náhle zastať, pretože mu do cesty vbehol pes.”

The car driver had to stop suddenly because a dog ran into his path.

“Môjmu dedkovi včera v noci náhle zastalo srdce.”

My grandfather's heart suddenly stopped last night.

“Mladá nevesta si nervózne zastala pred zrkadlo a upravila si závoj.”

The young bride nervously took a stand in front of the mirror and adjusted her veil.

“Dobrý vedúci sa musí vedieť zastať svojich zamestnancov pred vedením.”

A good manager must be able to stand up for his employees before the management.

“Keď kolegyňa ochorela, musel som ju v kancelárii zastať pri všetkých dôležitých úlohách.”

When my colleague fell ill, I had to substitute her for all important tasks in the office.

“Napriek mladému veku svoju novú funkciu riaditeľa zastal veľmi svedomito.”

Despite his young age, he fulfilled his new role as director very conscientiously.

“Obyvatelia dediny si nevedeli proti nespravodlivému rozhodnutiu sami zastať.”

The villagers couldn't stand up against the unfair decision on their own.

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