Nachrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to move up", "to move forward" or "to close ranks".

Essential properties of "nachrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nachrücken
  • Simple past: rückte nach
  • Participle: nachgerückt

See full conjugation of nachrücken

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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 "nachrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move forward in a line or position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte nachrücken, damit alle Platz haben.Please move up so everyone has space.
  2. Die Soldaten rückten in die nächste Position nach.The soldiers moved up to the next position.
  3. Wenn jemand geht, rücken die anderen nach.When someone leaves, the others move up.

2.) "To take over a position or role left by another"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er rückte als Abteilungsleiter nach.He succeeded as department head.
  2. Nach dem Rücktritt rückte sie in den Vorstand nach.After the resignation, she moved up to the board.
  3. Wenn jemand kündigt, rückt der Nächste nach.When someone quits, the next person moves up.
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