Aufbieten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufbieten" is used as verb with the meaning of "exert", "muster" or "summon".

Essential properties of "aufbieten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufbieten
  • Simple past: bot auf
  • Participle: aufgeboten

See full conjugation of aufbieten

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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 "aufbieten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exert all efforts or resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste all seine Kräfte aufbieten, um das Rennen zu gewinnen.He had to muster all his strength to win the race.
  2. Die Feuerwehr hat alle verfügbaren Mittel aufgeboten, um das Feuer zu löschen.The fire department deployed all available resources to extinguish the fire.
  3. Sie bot ihre ganze Überzeugungskraft auf, um ihn zu überreden.She summoned all her powers of persuasion to convince him.

2.) "To call upon or mobilize people"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei bot zusätzliche Kräfte auf, um die Demonstration zu sichern.The police deployed additional forces to secure the demonstration.
  2. Für die Rettungsaktion wurden Freiwillige aufgeboten.Volunteers were called upon for the rescue operation.
  3. Der Verein bot alle Mitglieder auf, um das Event zu organisieren.The club mobilized all members to organize the event.
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