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Lahmlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lahmlegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to paralyze", "to cripple" or "to shut down".
Essential properties of "lahmlegen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: lahmlegen
- Simple past: legte lahm
- Participle: lahmgelegt
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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 "lahmlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To interrupt or halt the functioning of systems/processes"
- Definition: "To interrupt or stop the functioning of something, especially systems or processes."
- Translation(s): to paralyze, to cripple, to shut down, to bring to a standstill
- Synonym(s): blockieren, stilllegen, stoppen
- Antonym(s): aktivieren, starten, fördern
- Related word(s): lahm, legen, blockieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Streik hat den gesamten Verkehr lahmgelegt.
- Ein Cyberangriff kann das Netzwerk lahmlegen.
- Der Stromausfall hat die Produktion lahmgelegt.
2.) "To cause loss of mobility or capacity for action"
- Definition: "To cause someone or something to lose mobility or capacity for action."
- Translation(s): to incapacitate, to paralyze, to disable, to cripple
- Synonym(s): lähmen, außer Gefecht setzen
- Antonym(s): mobilisieren, aktivieren
- Related word(s): lahm, lähmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Krankheit hat ihn für Wochen lahmgelegt.
- Ein Unfall kann einen Sportler lahmlegen.
- Der Schock hat sie vorübergehend lahmgelegt.