Vorstehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorstehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lead", "to head" or "to preside over".

Essential properties of "vorstehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorstehen
Simple past: stand vor
Participle: vorgestanden

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "vorstehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lead or preside over"

Definition: "To direct or lead an organization or group."
Translation(s): to lead, to head, to preside over, to be in charge of
Synonym(s): leiten, führen
Antonym(s): folgen
Related word(s): Vorsitz, Leitung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wird die Sitzung vorstehen.He will preside over the meeting.
Sie steht dem Team vor.She leads the team.
Er steht der Abteilung vor.He heads the department.

2.) "To protrude or stick out"

Definition: "To protrude or project forward."
Translation(s): to protrude, to project, to stick out, to jut out
Synonym(s): hervorragen, herausragen
Antonym(s): zurückstehen
Related word(s): Vorsprung, Überhang

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Felsen steht aus der Wand vor.The rock protrudes from the wall.
Seine Nase steht etwas vor.His nose protrudes slightly.
Die Kante steht aus der Mauer vor.The edge projects from the wall.

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