Hebeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hebeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lever", "to pry" or "to lift with a lever".

Essential properties of "hebeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hebeln
  • Simple past: hebelte
  • Participle: gehebelt

See full conjugation of hebeln

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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 "hebeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move or lift using a lever"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, den Deckel mit einem Schraubenzieher zu hebeln.He tries to pry open the lid with a screwdriver.
  2. Sie mussten die Tür mit Gewalt hebeln, um sie zu öffnen.They had to force the door open with a lever.
  3. Der Mechaniker konnte den Motorblock erfolgreich hebeln.The mechanic successfully levered the engine block.

2.) "To manipulate or influence for a desired outcome"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, die Entscheidung zu hebeln.He tries to leverage the decision.
  2. Die Firma wollte den Markt zu ihren Gunsten hebeln.The company wanted to leverage the market in its favor.
  3. Politiker versuchen oft, die öffentliche Meinung zu hebeln.Politicians often try to leverage public opinion.
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