Einleiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einleiten" is used as verb with the meaning of "initiate", "begin" or "start".

Essential properties of "einleiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einleiten
  • Simple past: leitete ein
  • Participle: eingeleitet

See full conjugation of einleiten

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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 "einleiten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To initiate, begin (process/procedure)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Verhandlungen einleiten.We must initiate the negotiations.
  2. Der Arzt wird die Behandlung morgen einleiten.The doctor will begin the treatment tomorrow.
  3. Die Polizei hat eine Untersuchung einleiten.The police have initiated an investigation.

2.) "To introduce, feed in (liquid/gas)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Wasser in das Rohrsystem einleiten.We must introduce the water into the pipe system.
  2. Der Techniker wird das Gas vorsichtig einleiten.The technician will carefully introduce the gas.
  3. Die Fabrik darf keine Schadstoffe in den Fluss einleiten.The factory is not allowed to discharge pollutants into the river.

3.) "To introduce, preface (text/speech)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Redner wird seine Rede mit einem Zitat einleiten.The speaker will introduce his speech with a quote.
  2. Das erste Kapitel leitet das Thema des Buches ein.The first chapter introduces the book's theme.
  3. Sie leitete ihre Präsentation mit einer kurzen Zusammenfassung ein.She introduced her presentation with a brief summary.
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