Befristen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befristen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to limit", "to put a time limit on" or "to fix a term for".

Essential properties of "befristen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: befristen
Simple past: befristete
Participle: befristet

See full conjugation of befristen

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 "befristen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To set a time limit"

Definition: "To set a time limit for something, such as a contract."
Translation(s): to limit, to put a time limit on, to fix a term for
Synonym(s): begrenzen, limitieren
Antonym(s): entfristen, unbefristen
Related word(s): Frist, befristet, Fristsetzung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Arbeitsvertrag wurde auf ein Jahr befristet.The employment contract was limited to one year.
Wir müssen das Projekt bis Ende des Monats befristen.We must limit the project until the end of the month.
Die Genehmigung ist auf sechs Monate befristet.The permit is limited to six months.

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