Entlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entlassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "dismiss", "fire" or "lay off".

Essential properties of "entlassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entlassen
  • Simple past: entließ
  • Participle: entlassen

See full conjugation of entlassen

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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 "entlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To dismiss or fire from a job"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef musste leider einige Mitarbeiter entlassen.Unfortunately, the boss had to dismiss some employees.
  2. Sie wurde nach nur drei Monaten aus ihrer Position entlassen.She was dismissed from her position after only three months.
  3. Die Firma hat beschlossen, 100 Angestellte entlassen.The company decided to lay off 100 employees.

2.) "To discharge a patient from a hospital"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Patient wurde gestern aus dem Krankenhaus entlassen.The patient was discharged from the hospital yesterday.
  2. Nach zwei Wochen konnte der Arzt sie entlassen.After two weeks, the doctor could discharge her.
  3. Wann wird er aus der Klinik entlassen?When will he be discharged from the clinic?

3.) "To release from an obligation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Richter hat den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen entlassen.The judge released the defendant from all charges.
  2. Sie wurde von ihrer Verpflichtung entlassen.She was released from her obligation.
  3. Die Jury hat ihn von jeglicher Schuld entlassen.The jury absolved him of all guilt.
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