Aufholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "catch up", "close the gap" or "make up ground".

Essential properties of "aufholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufholen
Simple past: holte auf
Participle: aufgeholt

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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 "aufholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Reduce a gap, catch up (in competition)"

Definition: "To reduce the gap in a competition or situation."
Translation(s): catch up, close the gap, make up ground
Synonym(s): einholen, nachholen
Antonym(s): verlieren, zurückfallen
Related word(s): Aufholjagd, Nachholbedarf

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte den Rückstand noch aufholen.He was still able to catch up on the deficit.
Sie müssen die verlorene Zeit aufholen.They need to make up for lost time.
Wir müssen die Verspätung aufholen.We need to make up for the delay.

2.) "Catch up on overdue tasks/work"

Definition: "To catch up with overdue tasks or work."
Translation(s): catch up, make up for, get up to date
Synonym(s): nachholen, aufarbeiten
Antonym(s): vernachlässigen, aufschieben
Related word(s): Aufholbedarf, Nachholarbeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss die Arbeit von letzter Woche aufholen.I need to catch up on last week's work.
Er versucht, den Lernstoff aufholen.He is trying to catch up on the learning material.
Sie will die verpassten Stunden aufholen.She wants to make up for the missed hours.

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