Elállíthatnak

Elállíthatnak is a Hungarian verb form built from the verb állít, with the separable prefix el- and the marker -hat indicating possibility, conjugated in the third-person plural present tense. The prefix el- often adds nuances related to cessation, turning away, or bringing something to a halt, while állít- is associated with placing, setting, or arranging. The exact meaning of elállíthatnak depends on the context and the object of the verb.

In usage, elállíthatnak typically expresses that multiple subjects are capable of causing some action to be stopped, suspended, or discontinued. Because it is a compound verb with a potential mood component, it is commonly found in formal or technical language, such as legal, administrative, or business texts, rather than everyday speech.

Semantic nuance and alternatives can vary. Depending on the object, elállíthatnak can convey stopping a process, halting shipments or procedures, or suspending arrangements. In some contexts it may be synonymous with “megszüntethetnek” (they may discontinue) or “felmondhatnak” (they may terminate), though each carries its own specific shade of meaning.

Examples:

- A hatóságok elállíthatnak egy eljárást. (The authorities may discontinue a procedure.)

- A beszállítók elállíthatnak egy szállítmányt, ha nem teljesítik a feltételeket. (The suppliers may halt a shipment if the terms are not met.)

- A felek elállíthatnak egy megállapodást. (The parties may terminate an agreement.)

Overall, elállíthatnak functionally marks a potential action by a plural subject to stop or suspend something, with its exact sense shaped by the object and surrounding context.