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mantener el orden público(
mahn
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teh
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nehr
ehl
ohr
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dehn
poo
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blee
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koh
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to keep the peace
Si la municipalidad no logra mantener el orden público, la ciudad será un caos.If the local council can't keep the peace, the city will be in chaos.
b. to maintain public order
Estas leyes fueron creadas para mantener el orden público.These laws were created to maintain public order.
c. to maintain law and order
La policía necesitó la ayuda de la guardia nacional para mantener el orden público.The police needed the assistance of the national guard to maintain law and order.
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