Angleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Angleichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "align", "adjust" or "equalize".

Essential properties of "angleichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: angleichen
Simple past: glich an
Participle: angeglichen

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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 "angleichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make something similar or equal"

Definition: "To make something similar or equal to something else."
Translation(s): align, adjust, equalize, adapt
Synonym(s): anpassen, harmonisieren
Antonym(s): unterscheiden, differenzieren
Related word(s): Anpassung, Gleichheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Preise an den Markt angleichen.We need to adjust the prices to the market.
Die Software kann die Farben automatisch angleichen.The software can automatically adjust the colors.
Er versucht, seine Meinung der Mehrheit anzugleichen.He tries to align his opinion with the majority.

2.) "To adapt something to a norm or standard"

Definition: "To adapt something to fit a norm or standard."
Translation(s): adapt, conform, standardize, harmonize
Synonym(s): vereinheitlichen, standardisieren
Antonym(s): abweichen, variieren
Related word(s): Norm, Standard

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Vorschriften müssen den internationalen Standards angeglichen werden.The regulations must be adapted to international standards.
Wir sollten unsere Prozesse an die neuen Richtlinien angleichen.We should adapt our processes to the new guidelines.
Die Firma plant, ihre Produkte an die EU-Regeln anzugleichen.The company plans to adapt its products to EU regulations.

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