Ausnutzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausnutzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to take advantage of", "to exploit" or "to make use of".

Essential properties of "ausnutzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausnutzen
  • Simple past: nutzte aus
  • Participle: ausgenutzt

See full conjugation of ausnutzen

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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 "ausnutzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To take advantage of a situation or person, often selfishly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht immer, die Schwächen anderer auszunutzen.He always tries to exploit the weaknesses of others.
  2. Wir sollten die Gelegenheit ausnutzen, um unser Geschäft zu erweitern.We should take advantage of the opportunity to expand our business.
  3. Sie nutzte ihre Beziehungen aus, um eine bessere Position zu bekommen.She exploited her connections to get a better position.

2.) "To utilize something fully or efficiently"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen unsere Ressourcen optimal ausnutzen.We must optimally utilize our resources.
  2. Die Firma nutzt die vorhandene Technologie voll aus.The company fully utilizes the existing technology.
  3. Um erfolgreich zu sein, sollten wir jede Möglichkeit ausnutzen.To be successful, we should make the most of every opportunity.
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