Subjectar
Example: Hem de subjectar la porta perquè no es tanqui amb el vent.
Definition
"Subjectar" means to hold, secure, or fasten something firmly in place to prevent it from moving or falling, as in holding a door so it does not close due to the wind.
Etymology
The Catalan verb "subjectar" comes from the Latin 'subjectare,' a frequentative form of 'subjectus,' meaning 'to place under' or 'to subdue.' Did you know that it shares roots with the English word 'subject,' originally implying control or subordination?
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"Subjectar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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