hold open

hold open
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. mantener abierto
I held the door open so my brothers could bring the new couch into the house.Mantuve abierta la puerta para que mis hermanos pudieran meter el nuevo sofá en la casa.
b. sostener
That man didn't hold the door open for me! How rude!¡Ese hombre no me sostuvo la puerta! ¡Qué grosero!
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