Ausbauen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausbauen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to expand", "to develop" or "to extend".

Essential properties of "ausbauen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausbauen
Simple past: baute aus
Participle: ausgebaut

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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 "ausbauen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To enlarge, expand, or improve a structure or system"

Definition: "To enlarge, expand, or improve an existing structure or system."
Translation(s): to expand, to develop, to extend, to enlarge, to upgrade, to convert
Synonym(s): erweitern, vergrößern, verbessern
Antonym(s): abbauen
Related word(s): aufbauen, umbauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir planen, unser Haus im nächsten Jahr auszubauen.We plan to extend/convert our house next year.
Die Firma will ihre Produktionskapazität ausbauen.The company wants to expand its production capacity.
Die Stadt möchte das öffentliche Verkehrsnetz ausbauen.The city wants to expand the public transport network.

2.) "To dismantle or remove something"

Definition: "To dismantle or remove something from its place."
Translation(s): to remove, to dismantle, to take out, to uninstall, to extract
Synonym(s): entfernen, herausnehmen, demontieren
Antonym(s): einbauen
Related word(s): abbauen, herausbauen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen den alten Motor ausbauen, bevor wir den neuen einsetzen können.We have to remove the old engine before we can install the new one.
Der Zahnarzt musste den Weisheitszahn ausbauen.The dentist had to extract the wisdom tooth.
Um das Gerät zu reparieren, muss man zuerst die Batterie ausbauen.To repair the device, you first have to remove the battery.

3.) "To develop or strengthen a skill or position"

Definition: "To develop or strengthen a skill or position."
Translation(s): to develop, to strengthen, to build up, to enhance, to expand
Synonym(s): entwickeln, stärken, festigen
Antonym(s): abbauen
Related word(s): aufbauen, verstärken

📝 Some usage examples:

Er möchte seine Führungsqualitäten weiter ausbauen.He wants to further develop his leadership qualities.
Das Unternehmen will seine Marktposition in Asien ausbauen.The company wants to expand its market position in Asia.
Wir müssen unsere Verteidigung im Fußball ausbauen.We need to strengthen our defense in football.

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