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Anlaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Anlaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "start up", "get going" or "commence".
Essential properties of "anlaufen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: anlaufen
- Simple past: lief an
- Participle: angelaufen
irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "anlaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To start up or commence operation"
- Definition: "To start functioning or get going, especially an engine or process."
- Translation(s): start up, get going, commence, begin operation
- Synonym(s): starten, beginnen, losgehen
- Antonym(s): stoppen, anhalten, enden
- Related word(s): Start, Beginn, Anfang
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Motor wird in wenigen Sekunden anlaufen.
- Das neue Projekt soll nächste Woche anlaufen.
- Die Produktion wird bald anlaufen.
2.) "To tarnish or oxidize"
- Definition: "To begin to oxidize or tarnish, especially metals."
- Translation(s): tarnish, oxidize, discolour, become dull
- Synonym(s): trüben, matt werden
- Antonym(s): polieren, glänzen
- Related word(s): Oxidation, Rost
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Silberbesteck kann schnell anlaufen.
- Die Kupferstatue beginnt zu anlaufen.
- Ohne Pflege wird das Metall anlaufen.
3.) "To call at a port or approach a destination"
- Definition: "To arrive at a port or destination, especially ships."
- Translation(s): call at, put in, approach, head for
- Synonym(s): einlaufen, erreichen
- Antonym(s): abfahren, verlassen
- Related word(s): Hafen, Ankunft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Schiff wird morgen den Hafen anlaufen.
- Wir planen, mehrere Inseln anzulaufen.
- Der Kreuzer hat den Hafen sicher angelaufen.