Einholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "catch up with", "overtake" or "reach".

Essential properties of "einholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einholen
  • Simple past: holte ein
  • Participle: eingeholt

See full conjugation of einholen

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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 "einholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To catch up with someone or something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat es endlich geschafft, das Auto vor ihm einzuholen.He finally managed to catch up with the car in front of him.
  2. Die Läuferin versuchte, ihre Konkurrentin einzuholen.The runner tried to catch up with her competitor.
  3. Wir müssen uns beeilen, um den Bus einzuholen.We have to hurry to catch the bus.

2.) "To gather information or seek advice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bevor wir entscheiden, sollten wir mehr Informationen einholen.Before we decide, we should gather more information.
  2. Ich habe Rat von einem Experten eingeholt.I sought advice from an expert.
  3. Die Firma wird Angebote von verschiedenen Lieferanten einholen.The company will solicit offers from various suppliers.

3.) "To make up for lost time or work"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach seinem Urlaub musste er viel Arbeit einholen.After his vacation, he had to catch up on a lot of work.
  2. Sie versucht, den verlorenen Schlaf einzuholen.She tries to make up for lost sleep.
  3. Du kannst die verpassten Lektionen leicht einholen.You can easily catch up on the missed lessons.
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