Befestigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befestigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fasten", "to fix" or "to secure".

Essential properties of "befestigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: befestigen
Simple past: befestigte
Participle: befestigt

regulartransitive

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 "befestigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fix or secure firmly"

Definition: "To fix or secure something firmly in a specific place."
Translation(s): to fasten, to fix, to secure, to attach
Synonym(s): fixieren, sichern, festmachen
Antonym(s): lösen
Related word(s): anbringen, montieren, verankern

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste die Schrauben befestigen, um das Regal an der Wand zu halten.He had to fasten the screws to hold the shelf on the wall.
Die Polizei hat die Absperrung befestigt, um den Tatort zu sichern.The police secured the barrier to cordon off the crime scene.
Bitte befestigen Sie Ihren Sicherheitsgurt vor dem Start des Flugzeugs.Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

2.) "To strengthen or reinforce"

Definition: "To strengthen or reinforce a structure or position."
Translation(s): to strengthen, to reinforce, to fortify
Synonym(s): verstärken, stärken
Antonym(s): schwächen
Related word(s): ausbauen, festigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Armee musste die Grenzen befestigen, um das Land zu schützen.The army had to fortify the borders to protect the country.
Sie haben die Mauern der alten Festung befestigt, um sie vor dem Einsturz zu bewahren.They reinforced the walls of the old fortress to prevent them from collapsing.
Der Trainer versuchte, die Abwehr des Teams befestigen.The coach tried to strengthen the team's defense.

3.) "To confirm or establish firmly"

Definition: "To confirm or establish something firmly or definitively."
Translation(s): to confirm, to establish, to consolidate
Synonym(s): bestätigen, festlegen
Antonym(s): verneinen
Related word(s): bekräftigen, verankern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vertrag befestigt die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den beiden Unternehmen.The contract consolidates the cooperation between the two companies.
Diese Entscheidung befestigt seine Position als Marktführer.This decision strengthens his position as market leader.
Die neue Verfassung soll die Demokratie im Land befestigen.The new constitution is intended to strengthen democracy in the country.

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