Rangieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rangieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shunt", "to maneuver" or "to switch".

Essential properties of "rangieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: rangieren
  • Simple past: rangierte
  • Participle: rangiert

See full conjugation of rangieren

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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 "rangieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shunt (trains), to maneuver (vehicles)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug muss auf dem Gleis rangieren.The train has to shunt on the track.
  2. Wir müssen die Waggons neu rangieren.We have to re-shunt the wagons.
  3. Er hat gelernt, wie man Züge rangiert.He learned how to shunt trains.

2.) "To rank, to be positioned"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Team rangiert auf dem ersten Platz.The team ranks first.
  2. In der Statistik rangiert er ganz oben.In the statistics, he ranks at the top.
  3. Die Schule rangiert unter den besten im Land.The school ranks among the best in the country.
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