Freisetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Freisetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "release", "set free" or "emit".

Essential properties of "freisetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: freisetzen
Simple past: setzte frei
Participle: freigesetzt

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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 "freisetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Release or emit (energy, substances)"

Definition: "To release or emit something, especially energy or substances."
Translation(s): release, set free, emit, liberate
Synonym(s): freilassen, loslassen, entlassen
Antonym(s): einsperren, festhalten
Related word(s): Freisetzung, freilassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maschine kann viel Energie freisetzen.The machine can release a lot of energy.
Chemikalien können bei der Reaktion freigesetzt werden.Chemicals can be released during the reaction.
Das Unternehmen plant, mehr Ressourcen freizusetzen.The company plans to free up more resources.

2.) "To release from restrictions"

Definition: "To allow someone or something to be free from restrictions."
Translation(s): release, set free, liberate
Synonym(s): befreien, loslassen
Antonym(s): einschränken, binden
Related word(s): Befreiung, loslassen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die Gefangenen freizusetzen.The government has decided to release the prisoners.
Nach dem Sturm wurden die Tiere freigesetzt.After the storm, the animals were released.
Der Vertrag erlaubt es, die Mittel freizusetzen.The contract allows the funds to be released.

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