Ansteuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ansteuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "head for", "steer for" or "approach".

Essential properties of "ansteuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ansteuern
Simple past: steuerte an
Participle: angesteuert

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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 "ansteuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To head towards a destination or goal"

Definition: "To head towards a specific destination or a goal."
Translation(s): head for, steer for, approach, make for, aim for
Synonym(s): zusteuern, anfahren
Antonym(s): abkehren, abwenden
Related word(s): steuern, navigieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir werden den Hafen morgen früh ansteuern.We will head for the harbor early tomorrow morning.
Das Flugzeug begann, den Flughafen anzusteuern.The airplane began to approach the airport.
Er hat beschlossen, ein neues Ziel anzusteuern.He has decided to aim for a new goal.

2.) "To control a technical device or system"

Definition: "To control or direct a technical device or system."
Translation(s): control, operate, drive, actuate, address (in computing)
Synonym(s): steuern, bedienen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): kontrollieren, regulieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Maschine wird über den Computer angesteuert.The machine is controlled via the computer.
Er kann das System per Fernbedienung ansteuern.He can control the system by remote control.
Die Beleuchtung wird automatisch angesteuert.The lighting is controlled automatically.

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