1. Stop (in transit)
This is the most common meaning of "Halte". It refers to a stop made by a train, bus, or other form of public transportation. It's similar to the English word "stop" or "halt".
Example: "The train will make a halte at the next station."
2. Hold (in a physical sense)
This meaning is less common but still valid. "Halte" can also refer to holding onto something or holding something in place.
Example: "Halte den Ball fest!" (Hold onto the ball!)
3. Stop (in the sense of ceasing an activity)
This meaning is even less common but is used sometimes. "Halte" can also refer to stopping an action or bringing something to an end.
Example: "Halte die Musik an!" (Stop the music!)
4. Keep (in the sense of maintaining something)
This meaning is related to the previous one but focuses on maintaining a state rather than stopping an action.
Example: "Halte die Ruhe!" (Keep quiet!)
Note: The specific meaning of "Halte" will depend on the context in which it's used. It's always a good idea to look for clues within the sentence or phrase to determine the intended meaning.