Übergreifen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Übergreifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "spread", "extend" or "spill over".

Essential properties of "übergreifen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: übergreifen
Simple past: griff über
Participle: übergegriffen

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 "übergreifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spread or extend to other areas"

Definition: "To extend or spread to other areas or domains."
Translation(s): spread, extend, spill over, propagate
Synonym(s): ausweiten, sich ausbreiten
Antonym(s): begrenzen, einschränken
Related word(s): übertragen, ausdehnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Feuer übergriff auf das Nachbargebäude.The fire spread to the neighboring building.
Die Epidemie übergreift schnell auf andere Länder.The epidemic quickly spreads to other countries.
Die Diskussion übergriff auf persönliche Themen.The discussion spilled over into personal topics.

2.) "To involve multiple areas or disciplines"

Definition: "To involve or include multiple areas or disciplines."
Translation(s): encompass, span, cover, involve, include
Synonym(s): umfassen, einbeziehen
Antonym(s): ausschließen, trennen
Related word(s): verknüpfen, verbinden

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Projekt übergreift mehrere Fachbereiche.The project spans several departments.
Die Strategie übergreift verschiedene Abteilungen.The strategy encompasses various departments.
Die Forschung übergreift interdisziplinäre Themen.The research covers interdisciplinary topics.

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