Ausschalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausschalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to turn off", "to switch off" or "to shut down".

Essential properties of "ausschalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausschalten
Simple past: schaltete aus
Participle: ausgeschaltet

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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 "ausschalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn off/deactivate a device"

Definition: "To turn off or deactivate an electrical or electronic device."
Translation(s): to turn off, to switch off, to shut down, to deactivate
Synonym(s): Abschalten, Abstellen, Abdrehen
Antonym(s): Einschalten
Related word(s): Einschalten, Anschalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte schalten Sie den Fernseher aus.Please turn off the television.
Vergiss nicht, das Licht auszuschalten, bevor du gehst.Don't forget to turn off the light before you leave.
Der Computer schaltet sich automatisch nach einer Stunde aus.The computer turns itself off automatically after an hour.

2.) "To eliminate/neutralize an opponent/competitor"

Definition: "To eliminate or neutralize an opponent or competitor."
Translation(s): to eliminate, to neutralize, to take out, to knock out
Synonym(s): ausschließen, eliminieren, beseitigen
Related word(s): ausschalten, ausscheiden

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Boxer konnte seinen Gegner in der dritten Runde ausschalten.The boxer was able to knock out his opponent in the third round.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen erfolgreich ausgeschaltet.The police successfully neutralized the suspect.
Wir müssen unsere Konkurrenz ausschalten, um den Markt zu dominieren.We must eliminate our competition to dominate the market.

3.) "To ignore/disregard something"

Definition: "To ignore or disregard something."
Translation(s): to ignore, to disregard, to block out, to tune out
Synonym(s): Ausblenden, Ignorieren
Antonym(s): Berücksichtigen
Related word(s): Abschalten, sich Ablenken

📝 Some usage examples:

Versuche, den Lärm um dich herum auszuschalten und dich zu konzentrieren.Try to block out the noise around you and concentrate.
Ich muss lernen, negative Gedanken auszuschalten.I need to learn to block out negative thoughts.
Manchmal ist es besser, die Kritik anderer auszuschalten und seinem eigenen Weg zu folgen.Sometimes it's better to ignore the criticism of others and follow your own path.

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