Anrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "advance", "move up" or "approach".

Essential properties of "anrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anrücken
  • Simple past: rückte an
  • Participle: angerückt

See full conjugation of anrücken

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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 "anrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To advance or move towards a target (in a group)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Truppen rücken an, um die Stadt zu sichern.The troops advance to secure the city.
  2. Wir müssen näher anrücken, um alles zu sehen.We need to move closer to see everything.
  3. Die Polizei rückte an, um die Demonstration zu kontrollieren.The police moved in to control the demonstration.

2.) "To move closer together (in a line or formation)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte rückt ein bisschen an, damit alle Platz haben.Please move a little closer so everyone has space.
  2. Die Stühle rücken näher an, um mehr Raum zu schaffen.The chairs move closer together to create more space.
  3. Die Zuschauer rückten zusammen, als der Regen begann.The spectators huddled together when the rain started.
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