Ausufern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausufern" is used as verb with the meaning of "get out of hand", "escalate" or "run wild".

Essential properties of "ausufern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausufern
Simple past: uferte aus
Participle: ausgeufert

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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 "ausufern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To get out of hand, to escalate"

Definition: "To extend beyond the intended or controlled limits."
Translation(s): get out of hand, escalate, run wild, go overboard, spiral out of control
Synonym(s): überhandnehmen, sich ausweiten
Antonym(s): begrenzen, einschränken
Related word(s): ausweiten, expandieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Diskussion begann zu ausufern und dauerte Stunden.The discussion began to get out of hand and lasted for hours.
Das Projekt könnte schnell ausufern, wenn wir nicht aufpassen.The project could quickly get out of hand if we're not careful.
Die Kosten für das Event sind völlig ausgeufert.The costs for the event completely spiraled out of control.

2.) "To overflow (e.g., a river)"

Definition: "To expand physically, especially in relation to bodies of water."
Translation(s): overflow, burst its banks, spread
Synonym(s): überfluten, überlaufen
Antonym(s): eindämmen, zurückhalten
Related word(s): überfließen, fluten

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Regen begann der Fluss zu ausufern.After the rain, the river began to overflow.
Der See uferte nach dem Sturm aus.The lake overflowed after the storm.
Das Wasser uferte über die Ufer aus.The water overflowed its banks.

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