Usage pattern:
tartózkodik vmitől; tartózkodik attól, hogy ...
Meaning
deliberately stop yourself doing
Themes
avoidance
|self_control
|rules
|requests
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To deliberately choose not to do, say, or have something, especially something you want to do.
Usage pattern:
tartózkodik vmitől / -ástól, -éstől
Meaning
deliberately not do or use something
Themes
self_restraint
|avoidance
|health
|morality
|religion
|consumption
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To deliberately not do, consume, or take part in something, especially something enjoyable or potentially harmful, often for health, moral, or religious reasons.
Usage pattern:
tartózkodik; tartózkodik a szavazáson
Meaning
formally choose not to vote
Themes
politics
|voting
|official_procedure
|neutrality
|decision_making
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To formally choose not to vote for or against a proposal, candidate, or decision when participating in an official vote.
Usage pattern:
tartózkodik valahol, valameddig
Meaning
to stay somewhere temporarily
Themes
travel
|temporary_stay
|living_away
|time
Definition
To stay in a place temporarily, especially while traveling or living away from your usual home.
Meaning
stay or sojourn somewhere
Themes
temporary_stay
|travel
|lodging
|visit
|residence
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To stay or reside in a place for a short or limited time, especially as a visitor or traveler.
Usage pattern:
tartózkodik valamitől / attól, hogy + ige
Meaning
refrain from doing something
Themes
self_control
|restraint
|politeness
|patience
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To deliberately refrain from doing something that you could do, especially in order to be polite, patient, or fair.
Usage pattern:
tartózkodik valamitől
Meaning
Choose not to do something
Themes
abstaining
|deliberate_choice
|activities
|speech
|habits
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To decide not to take part in an activity or action, often for personal reasons.
