Davonziehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Davonziehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "move away", "depart" or "leave".

Essential properties of "davonziehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: davonziehen
Simple past: zog davon
Participle: davongezogen

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "davonziehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Move away quickly and determinedly"

Definition: "To quickly move away from a place or situation, usually with determination."
Translation(s): move away, depart, leave
Synonym(s): weggehen, fortziehen
Antonym(s): bleiben, verweilen
Related word(s): davonlaufen, abziehen

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Streit hat er beschlossen, davonzuziehen.After the argument, he decided to move away.
Sie wollte nicht mehr warten und ist einfach davongezogen.She didn't want to wait any longer and simply moved away.
Als der Regen begann, sind die Wanderer schnell davongezogen.When the rain started, the hikers quickly moved on.

2.) "Surpass others in a competition"

Definition: "To surpass others in a competition or race, leaving others behind."
Translation(s): pull ahead, break away, outpace
Synonym(s): überholen, abhängen
Antonym(s): zurückbleiben, aufholen
Related word(s): davonlaufen, überholen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Läufer hat im letzten Moment davongezogen.The runner pulled ahead at the last moment.
Im Rennen konnte sie schnell davonziehen.In the race, she was able to quickly pull ahead.
Er hat alle Gegner hinter sich gelassen und ist davongezogen.He left all opponents behind and pulled ahead.

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