Herausziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herausziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pull out", "to extract" or "to draw out".

Essential properties of "herausziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: herausziehen
Simple past: zog heraus
Participle: herausgezogen

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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 "herausziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To pull something out with effort"

Definition: "To pull something out of a place or position, usually with effort."
Translation(s): to pull out, to extract, to draw out
Synonym(s): entfernen, herausnehmen
Antonym(s): hineinstecken, einsetzen
Related word(s): ziehen, herausnehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste den Nagel aus der Wand herausziehen.He had to pull the nail out of the wall.
Sie wollte den Stecker aus der Steckdose herausziehen.She wanted to pull the plug out of the socket.
Er versuchte, das Auto aus dem Schlamm herauszuziehen.He tried to pull the car out of the mud.

2.) "To withdraw someone from a situation"

Definition: "To withdraw someone from a situation or circumstance."
Translation(s): to pull out, to withdraw, to extricate
Synonym(s): befreien, erlösen
Antonym(s): hineinziehen, verwickeln
Related word(s): retten, befreien

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte seinen Freund aus der schwierigen Lage herausziehen.He was able to pull his friend out of the difficult situation.
Sie versuchte, ihn aus dem Streit herauszuziehen.She tried to pull him out of the argument.
Er wollte seinen Bruder aus den Problemen herausziehen.He wanted to pull his brother out of the problems.

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