Vorrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "advance", "move forward" or "progress".

Essential properties of "vorrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorrücken
Simple past: rückte vor
Participle: vorgerückt

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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 "vorrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move forward/advance (position)"

Definition: "To move forward or advance in a position."
Translation(s): advance, move forward, progress
Synonym(s): fortschreiten, vorankommen
Antonym(s): zurückweichen, zurücktreten
Related word(s): Vorrücken, Vorwärtsbewegung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Truppen rücken weiter nach Osten vor.The troops continue to advance eastward.
Wir müssen den Termin vorrücken, um alles zu schaffen.We have to move the deadline forward to get everything done.
Die Schüler rücken in die nächste Klasse vor.The students advance to the next grade.

2.) "Move an object forward"

Definition: "To move an object forward or push it ahead."
Translation(s): push forward, move ahead, advance (an object)
Synonym(s): verschieben, vorziehen
Antonym(s): zurückschieben, zurückstellen
Related word(s): Verschiebung, Vorziehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Kannst du den Tisch ein Stück vorrücken?Can you move the table forward a bit?
Wir sollten das Sofa näher zur Wand vorrücken.We should move the sofa closer to the wall.
Er rückte den Stuhl näher an den Tisch vor.He moved the chair closer to the table.

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