Aufrüsten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufrüsten" is used as verb with the meaning of "arm", "upgrade" or "rearm".

Essential properties of "aufrüsten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aufrüsten
Simple past: rüstete auf
Participle: aufgerüstet

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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 "aufrüsten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Equip or upgrade (especially military)"

Definition: "To equip or improve equipment or a system, especially military."
Translation(s): arm, upgrade, rearm, equip
Synonym(s): ausstatten, ausrüsten, verstärken
Antonym(s): abrüsten, demilitarisieren
Related word(s): Rüstung, Ausrüstung, Aufrüstung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Armee plant, ihre Flotte zu aufrüsten.The army plans to upgrade its fleet.
Wir müssen unsere Computer für das neue Projekt aufrüsten.We need to upgrade our computers for the new project.
Viele Länder beginnen, ihre Verteidigungssysteme zu aufrüsten.Many countries are starting to upgrade their defense systems.

2.) "Update software or hardware"

Definition: "To update software or hardware to improve performance."
Translation(s): upgrade, update, enhance
Synonym(s): upgraden, verbessern
Antonym(s): downgraden, verschlechtern
Related word(s): Upgrade, Update, Verbesserung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss mein Betriebssystem aufrüsten, um die neue Software zu nutzen.I need to upgrade my operating system to use the new software.
Der IT-Support hilft uns, die Server zu aufrüsten.The IT support helps us to upgrade the servers.
Viele Benutzer entscheiden sich, ihre Geräte regelmäßig zu aufrüsten.Many users decide to regularly upgrade their devices.

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