Ausholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "draw back (arm)", "wind up" or "take a swing".

Essential properties of "ausholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausholen
  • Simple past: holte aus
  • Participle: ausgeholt

See full conjugation of ausholen

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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 "ausholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To draw back (arm) or wind up for an action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste ausholen, um den Ball weit zu werfen.He had to wind up to throw the ball far.
  2. Sie holte aus und schlug den Ball mit voller Kraft.She drew back and hit the ball with full force.
  3. Bevor er zuschlug, holte er weit aus.Before he struck, he drew his arm back far.

2.) "To elaborate or give a lengthy explanation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er holte weit aus, um seine Theorie zu erklären.He elaborated extensively to explain his theory.
  2. Sie holte aus und erzählte die ganze Geschichte.She went into detail and told the whole story.
  3. Bevor er zum Punkt kam, holte er weit aus.Before he got to the point, he elaborated extensively.
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