Vorschieben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorschieben" is used as verb with the meaning of "push forward", "move forward" or "advance".

Essential properties of "vorschieben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorschieben
Simple past: schob vor
Participle: vorgeschoben

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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 "vorschieben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move something forward to cover or protect"

Definition: "To move something forward to cover or protect."
Translation(s): push forward, move forward, advance
Synonym(s): vorwärtsbewegen, schieben
Antonym(s): zurückziehen, zurückschieben
Related word(s): schieben, vorwärts

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte den Tisch näher an die Wand vorschieben.He wanted to push the table closer to the wall.
Sie schob den Stuhl vor, um Platz zu machen.She pushed the chair forward to make space.
Wir müssen die Kiste vorschieben, um die Tür zu öffnen.We have to push the box forward to open the door.

2.) "Use an excuse or pretext"

Definition: "To use an excuse or pretext to justify something."
Translation(s): put forward (an excuse), use (as an excuse), plead
Synonym(s): vorwenden, rechtfertigen
Antonym(s): zugeben, eingestehen
Related word(s): Vorwand, Entschuldigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schob die Krankheit als Grund vor, nicht zu kommen.He used illness as a reason not to come.
Sie schob die Verspätung auf den Verkehr vor.She blamed the delay on traffic.
Er schob seine Müdigkeit als Ausrede vor.He used his tiredness as an excuse.

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