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B2 · Everyday actions (1)
B2 · Alltägliche Handlungen (1)
fesseln, einbeziehen, verwickeln
to succeed in attracting and keeping somebody’s attention and interest
He engaged us in a fascinating discussion about current business law
Er verwickelte uns in eine faszinierende Diskussion über das aktuelle Wirtschaftsrecht.
The engagement begins at 7:30
SynonymeinvolveparticipateemployoccupyattractenticehireretainAntonymedisengageignorerepeldismissrejectexcludedas Scheitern, der Misserfolg
lack of success in doing or achieving something
The mission ended in failure when the rocket exploded shortly after launch.
Die Mission endete im Misserfolg, als die Rakete kurz nach dem Start explodierte.
SynonymedeficiencyomissionderelictionfaultlackdefaultinefficacyAntonymesuccessachievementtriumphaccomplishmentoffenbaren, preisgeben, zeigen
to show something that is usually hidden
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
Er wollte seine Ängste und seine Unsicherheit niemandem offenbaren.
Mergers require that employees be exposed to different business practices
SynonymerevealuncoverdiscloseunmaskdivulgeAntonymehideconcealcoverprotectshieldbeitragen, beisteuern
to give something, especially money or goods, to help achieve or provide something
Make sure your boss is aware of the work you contributed to the project
Sorgen Sie dafür, dass Ihr Chef weiß, welche Arbeit Sie zu dem Projekt beigetragen haben.
Synonymedonategiveprovidesupplyaddofferinputpitch inAntonymedetractsubtracthinderimpedewithholdremoveobstructführen, pflegen, aufrechterhalten
to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
I've been maintaining a list of office supplies that are in greatest demand
Ich führe eine Liste der Büromaterialien, die am stärksten nachgefragt werden.
Trying to maintain two different stockrooms is too much work
SynonymepreserveconserveupholdsustainkeepretainsupportcontinueAntonymeneglectabandondiscontinuedestroyabolishignoreverbessern, steigern, aufwerten
to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody/something
Good lighting can greatly enhance the quality of product photos.
Gute Beleuchtung kann die Qualität von Produktfotos erheblich verbessern.
SynonymeimproveboostaugmentintensifyenrichupgradeAntonymedecreasediminishworsenreducedegradeerwerben, anschaffen
to obtain something by buying it or being given it
The museum acquired a Van Gogh during heavy bidding
Das Museum erwarb bei einem harten Bieterwettstreit einen Van Gogh.
The sculptor acquired metalworking skills after much practice
SynonymeobtaingetgainprocuresecureattainreceiveAntonymeloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive upsicherstellen, gewährleisten
to make sure that something happens or is definite
Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off.
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Lichter ausgeschaltet sind.
Victory ensured them a place in the final.
Synonymeguaranteeassuresecuremake sureverifyconfirmcertifyAntonymedoubtquestiondisproveinvalidateuncertainversuchen
to make an effort or try to do something, especially something difficult
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Ich werde versuchen, all Ihre Fragen zu beantworten.
The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed.
SynonymetryendeavorseekstriveundertakeventureeffortAntonymeabstainavoidneglectignoreshunforgoändern, verändern
to become different; to make somebody/something different
This incident altered the whole course of events.
Dieser Vorfall veränderte den gesamten Verlauf der Ereignisse.
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him.
SynonymechangemodifyadjusttransformconvertrevisevaryAntonymemaintainpreservekeepretainconservestabilizefixermöglichen
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
a new programme to enable older people to study at college
ein neues Programm, das es älteren Menschen ermöglicht, am College zu studieren
The software enables you to create your own DVDs.
SynonymeauthorizeallowempowerfacilitatepermitAntonymedisablepreventhinderimpederestrictentstehen, aufkommen
to happen; to start to exist
A storm arose during the night.
In der Nacht kam ein Sturm auf.
Children should be disciplined when the need arises(= when it is necessary).
Synonymeemergeoriginatebeginstartdevelopspring upoccurAntonymedisappearendceasevanishdescendterminatepacken, greifen
to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly
She grabbed the child's hand and ran.
Sie packte die Hand des Kindes und rannte los.
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone.
SynonymeseizesnatchclutchgrasppluckcaptureAntonymereleasedroplet gorelinquishsich anpassen
to change your behaviour in order to deal more successfully with a new situation
It took her a few months to adapt to life in the big city.
Sie brauchte einige Monate, um sich an das Leben in der Großstadt anzupassen.
SynonymeadjustmodifyalteraccommodateconformtailorrevisereshapeAntonymeremainpersiststagnateresistrejectopposemisfitimmovableeinstürzen, zusammenbrechen
to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Several old buildings collapsed during the earthquake last night.
Mehrere alte Gebäude stürzten letzte Nacht während des Erdbebens ein.
Synonymefall apartbreak downcrumblefailimplodesuccumbcave inAntonymethrivesucceedstandendurebuildflourishstarten, lancieren, auf den Markt bringen
to start an activity, especially an organized one
The company will launch a new advertising campaign next month.
Das Unternehmen wird nächsten Monat eine neue Werbekampagne starten.
Synonymestartinitiatebegincommenceset offdischargedeploymentAntonymeendfinishcompletionconclusionhaltterminationdas Mittel
an action, an object or a system by which a result is achieved; a way of achieving or doing something
The telephone is a means of communication.
Das Telefon ist ein Mittel der Kommunikation.
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport.
SynonymemethodwaymannerinstrumentvehicleresourcetoolmediumAntonymeendresultoutcomeverteilen, austeilen
to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
The money was distributed among schools in the area.
Das Geld wurde unter den Schulen der Gegend verteilt.
The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims.
SynonymeallocatedispensesharedivideapportioncirculateAntonymecollectgatheraccumulatewithholdkeepcentralizeändern, anpassen
to change something slightly, especially in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
The software we use has been modified for us.
Die Software, die wir benutzen, wurde für uns angepasst.
SynonymealterchangeadjustadaptreviseamendtransformAntonymemaintainpreserveconserveretainkeepleavedie Entstehung, die Schaffung
the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before
It was the development of farms that led to creation of the world's first great civilisations.
Es war die Entwicklung der Landwirtschaft, die zur Entstehung der ersten großen Zivilisationen der Welt führte.
SynonymegenesisformationgenerationinventionoriginationAntonymedestructionannihilationdemolitiondissolutionruin
