Beseitigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beseitigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "remove", "eliminate" or "get rid of".

Essential properties of "beseitigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beseitigen
Simple past: beseitigte
Participle: beseitigt

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 "beseitigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Remove or eliminate something/someone"

Definition: "To eliminate or remove something or someone from a place or situation."
Translation(s): remove, eliminate, get rid of, dispose of
Synonym(s): Entfernen, Wegschaffen, Wegräumen, Eliminieren
Antonym(s): Hinzufügen
Related word(s): Abschaffen, Ausräumen, Ausmerzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen den Müll beseitigen, bevor er anfängt zu stinken.We need to remove the trash before it starts to smell.
Die Regierung versucht, die Korruption zu beseitigen.The government is trying to eliminate corruption.
Bitte beseitigen Sie alle Hindernisse auf dem Weg.Please remove all obstacles from the path.

2.) "Kill or make someone disappear (illegally/violently)"

Definition: "To kill or make someone disappear, usually illegally or violently."
Translation(s): eliminate, get rid of, assassinate, dispose of
Synonym(s): umbringen, töten, liquidieren
Related word(s): ermorden, ausschalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Diktator ließ seine Gegner heimlich beseitigen.The dictator secretly had his opponents eliminated.
In dem Krimi wird der Hauptverdächtige beseitigt.In the crime novel, the main suspect is eliminated.
Die Mafia drohte, jeden zu beseitigen, der gegen sie aussagt.The Mafia threatened to eliminate anyone who testified against them.

3.) "Solve or overcome a problem/difficulty"

Definition: "To solve or overcome a problem or difficulty."
Translation(s): solve, overcome, resolve, rectify, fix
Synonym(s): beheben, lösen, überwinden
Antonym(s): beibehalten, behalten
Related word(s): bewältigen, aus dem Weg räumen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen diese Schwierigkeiten schnell beseitigen.We need to quickly overcome these difficulties.
Der Techniker konnte den Fehler im System beseitigen.The technician was able to fix the error in the system.
Es ist wichtig, Missverständnisse sofort beseitigen.It is important to clear up misunderstandings immediately.

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