stick in

• Deutsches Verb für das Hineinstecken oder Hineinschieben von etwas in etwas anderes; auch für das Feststecken oder Hängenbleiben in einer Position.

A phrasal verb used to indicate inserting something into a place or becoming fixed or lodged in a position.

unzählbar · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Insert or placeinformal

   To put something into a space or opening, often with force.

   Einführen

   • He stuck the key in the lock and turned it.
   • She stuck a pin in the map to mark the location.
   • I stuck the note in the book so I wouldn't forget.

   Synonymecraminsertjamplacepokepushputshovestuffthrustwedge

   Antonymedislodgeextractpullremovetake outwithdraw

2. Persist or continueinformalbritish

   To continue doing something with determination, especially a task.

   Dranbleiben

   • Just stick in there and you'll finish the marathon.
   • He stuck in with his studies despite the distractions.
   • She stuck in and completed the project on time.

   Synonymecarry oncontinuekeep goingperseverepersistplug away

   Antonymeabandonceasedesistquitrelentstopsurrenderyield

3. Become fixed or lodgedinformal

   To become unable to move or be removed from a position.

   Stecken bleiben

   • The drawer stuck in and wouldn't open.
   • A piece of food stuck in his throat.
   • The car got stuck in the mud.

   Synonymecatchembedget stuckjamlodgewedge

   Antonymedislodgeextractfreeremove

Grundverbstick