Auslaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auslaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to spill", "to leak" or "to flow out".

Essential properties of "auslaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: auslaufen
Simple past: lief aus
Participle: ausgelaufen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "auslaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spill or leak"

Definition: "To spill or flow out of a container."
Translation(s): to spill, to leak, to flow out
Synonym(s): überlaufen, ausfließen
Antonym(s): eindämmen, zurückhalten
Related word(s): fließen, lecken

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Wasser beginnt aus dem Eimer auszulaufen.The water is starting to spill out of the bucket.
Der Wein ist aus der Flasche ausgelaufen.The wine has leaked from the bottle.
Die Milch läuft aus dem Karton aus.The milk is leaking from the carton.

2.) "To expire (contract)"

Definition: "To terminate or expire a contract or agreement."
Translation(s): to expire, to run out, to terminate
Synonym(s): enden, ablaufen
Antonym(s): verlängern, erneuern
Related word(s): ablaufen, beenden

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vertrag wird nächsten Monat auslaufen.The contract will expire next month.
Die Lizenz läuft bald aus.The license will expire soon.
Sein Arbeitsvertrag läuft Ende des Jahres aus.His employment contract expires at the end of the year.

3.) "To set sail (ship)"

Definition: "To leave a port or mooring place, usually a ship."
Translation(s): to set sail, to leave port, to depart
Synonym(s): abfahren, ablegen
Antonym(s): anlegen, ankommen
Related word(s): segeln, ablegen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Schiff läuft morgen früh aus.The ship will set sail tomorrow morning.
Der Dampfer läuft aus dem Hafen aus.The steamer is leaving the harbor.
Das Boot läuft bei Sonnenaufgang aus.The boat departs at sunrise.

4.) "To fade out gradually"

Definition: "To fade gradually, like a color or sound."
Translation(s): to fade out, to peter out, to run out (sound/color)
Synonym(s): verblassen, verschwinden
Antonym(s): verstärken, intensivieren
Related word(s): verblassen, nachlassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Musik läuft langsam aus.The music is slowly fading out.
Die Farben laufen mit der Zeit aus.The colors fade over time.
Der Ton läuft allmählich aus.The sound gradually fades out.

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