Ausdehnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausdehnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "extend", "expand" or "stretch".

Essential properties of "ausdehnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausdehnen
  • Simple past: dehnte aus
  • Participle: ausgedehnt

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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 "ausdehnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To extend or expand in space or time"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen den Termin ausdehnen, um alles zu besprechen.We need to extend the deadline to discuss everything.
  2. Der Ballon begann sich langsam auszudehnen.The balloon slowly began to expand.
  3. Die Stadt plant, das Industriegebiet weiter auszudehnen.The city plans to further expand the industrial area.

2.) "To prolong or lengthen duration"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir möchten unseren Urlaub um eine Woche ausdehnen.We would like to extend our vacation by one week.
  2. Die Konferenz wurde auf zwei Tage ausgedehnt.The conference was extended to two days.
  3. Er hat seine Redezeit ausgedehnt, um alle Punkte zu behandeln.He extended his speaking time to cover all points.

3.) "To expand or spread influence/effect"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf andere Länder auszudehnen.The company plans to expand its activities to other countries.
  2. Der Virus begann sich schnell auszudehnen.The virus began to spread quickly.
  3. Sie wollen ihren Einfluss auf die Nachbarländer ausdehnen.They want to extend their influence to neighboring countries.
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