aufschließen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
aufschließen is used for these senses in English:
- break down (ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.
- break down (ergative) To (cause to) decay, to decompose.
- digest (transitive) To think over and arrange methodically in the mind; to reduce to a plan or method; to receive in the mind and consider carefully; to get an understanding of; to comprehend.
- unlock (transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
digest — full definition
- verb To break food down in the stomach and intestines so the body can absorb its nutrients.
- verb To think over and fully take in information or an idea.
- noun A short summary of longer material, or a periodical made up of such summaries.
unlock — full definition
- verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
- verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
- verb In games, to make a feature or item available as a reward for progress.