Entlasten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entlasten" is used as verb with the meaning of "relieve", "unburden" or "ease".

Essential properties of "entlasten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entlasten
  • Simple past: entlastete
  • Participle: entlastet

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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 "entlasten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To relieve a burden or responsibility"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Assistent hilft, den Chef zu entlasten.The assistant helps to relieve the boss.
  2. Die neuen Mitarbeiter sollen das Team entlasten.The new employees are supposed to relieve the team.
  3. Ein guter Plan kann die Arbeit entlasten.A good plan can lighten the workload.

2.) "To exonerate or clear of blame"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zeuge konnte den Angeklagten entlasten.The witness could exonerate the defendant.
  2. Neue Beweise entlasten den Verdächtigen.New evidence clears the suspect.
  3. Der Bericht wird den Manager entlasten.The report will clear the manager.
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