Bereitstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bereitstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be ready", "to be available" or "to stand by".

Essential properties of "bereitstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bereitstehen
Simple past: stand bereit
Participle: bereitgestanden

See full conjugation of bereitstehen

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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 "bereitstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be ready or available"

Definition: "To be ready or available to be used or to help."
Translation(s): to be ready, to be available, to stand by
Synonym(s): zur Verfügung stehen, bereit sein
Antonym(s): nicht verfügbar sein, unvorbereitet sein
Related word(s): bereitstellen, Bereitstellung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Feuerwehr muss immer bereitstehen, um schnell zu handeln.The fire department must always be ready to act quickly.
Die Materialien stehen für das Projekt bereit.The materials are ready for the project.
Er steht für jede Aufgabe bereit.He is ready for any task.

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