aufbrechen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- decamp verb To break camp and move on.
- depart verb To leave a place, especially to begin a journey.
- Jimmy verb To force open, especially a lock or window, using a crowbar or similar tool.
- sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
Senses
aufbrechen is used for these senses in English:
- break (transitive) To cause (a barrier) to no longer bar.
- decamp (intransitive) To break up camp and move on.
- jimmy (transitive, informal) To pry (something, especially a lock) open with or as if with a crowbar.
- sally (intransitive) To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.
decamp — full definition
- verb To break camp and move on.
- verb To disappear suddenly and secretly.
- verb To debark, to disembark.