Befördern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befördern" is used as verb with the meaning of "transport", "convey" or "carry".

Essential properties of "befördern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: befördern
Simple past: beförderte
Participle: befördert

regulartransitive

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 "befördern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To transport or convey"

Definition: "To transport people or things from one place to another."
Translation(s): transport, convey, carry, move
Synonym(s): transportieren, bringen, verfrachten
Antonym(s): halten, stoppen
Related word(s): Transport, Lieferung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Firma hat ihn beauftragt, die Waren zu befördern.The company commissioned him to transport the goods.
Wir müssen die Patienten schnell ins Krankenhaus befördern.We must quickly transport the patients to the hospital.
Er wurde gebeten, die Dokumente sicher zu befördern.He was asked to transport the documents safely.

2.) "To promote someone in their job"

Definition: "To promote someone to a higher position at work."
Translation(s): promote, advance, elevate
Synonym(s): aufsteigen, erhöhen
Antonym(s): degradieren, absetzen
Related word(s): Beförderung, Karriere

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wurde zum Abteilungsleiter befördert.He was promoted to department head.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit wurde sie endlich befördert.After years of hard work, she was finally promoted.
Die Firma plant, mehrere Mitarbeiter zu befördern.The company plans to promote several employees.

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