Aufhebeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufhebeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "pry open", "lever open" or "break open".

Essential properties of "aufhebeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufhebeln
Simple past: hebelte auf
Participle: aufgehebelt

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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 "aufhebeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Pry open with a tool"

Definition: "To pry something open with a lever or similar tool."
Translation(s): pry open, lever open
Synonym(s): aufbrechen, öffnen
Antonym(s): verschließen, zusperren
Related word(s): Hebel, Hebelwirkung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versuchte, die Tür mit einem Schraubenzieher aufzuhebeln.He tried to pry open the door with a screwdriver.
Die Einbrecher konnten das Fenster leicht aufhebeln.The burglars could easily pry open the window.
Sie mussten die Kiste aufhebeln, um an den Inhalt zu gelangen.They had to pry open the box to get to the contents.

2.) "Figuratively, overcome a barrier or difficulty"

Definition: "Figuratively, to overcome a barrier or difficulty."
Translation(s): break open, overcome, dismantle (figurative)
Synonym(s): überwinden, durchbrechen
Antonym(s): scheitern, aufgeben
Related word(s): Hürde, Barriere

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte die Vorurteile der Gesellschaft aufhebeln.He was able to break open the prejudices of society.
Sie hat es geschafft, die alten Strukturen aufzuhebeln.She managed to dismantle the old structures.
Das Team versuchte, die Konkurrenz durch Innovation aufzuhebeln.The team tried to break open the competition through innovation.

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