Ausspielen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausspielen" is used as verb with the meaning of "leverage", "play out" or "exploit".

Essential properties of "ausspielen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausspielen
  • Simple past: spielte aus
  • Participle: ausgespielt

See full conjugation of ausspielen

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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 "ausspielen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To leverage an advantage or resource"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, seine Erfahrung im Projekt auszuspielen.He tries to leverage his experience in the project.
  2. Sie spielte ihre Kontakte geschickt aus.She skillfully played out her contacts.
  3. Er spielt seine Stärken im Team aus.He plays out his strengths in the team.

2.) "To play a card or piece in a game"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er spielte die letzte Karte aus.He played the last card.
  2. Sie spielt ihren Trumpf aus.She plays her trump card.
  3. Er spielte die Dame aus.He played the queen.

3.) "To play off people or groups against each other"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er spielt die Kollegen gegeneinander aus.He plays the colleagues off against each other.
  2. Sie spielte die Parteien geschickt aus.She skillfully played the parties off against each other.
  3. Er spielt die Geschwister aus.He plays the siblings off against each other.
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