ausschöpfen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bail noun A sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
• milk noun A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young, especially cow's milk used as a food and drink for humans.

Senses

ausschöpfen is used for these senses in English:

• bail out (transitive, nautical) To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.
• milk (transitive, figurative) To make excessive use of (a particular point in speech or writing, a source of funds, etc.); to exploit; to take advantage of (something).

bail — full definition

1. noun A sum of money paid to secure someone's release from custody while they await trial.
2. verb To scoop water out of a boat.
3. verb To leave abruptly or back out of a plan.

milk — full definition

1. noun A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young, especially cow's milk used as a food and drink for humans.
2. noun A milky white liquid made from a plant source, used as a dairy substitute.
3. verb To draw milk from an animal, especially a cow.
4. verb To exploit a situation or person for as much benefit as possible.

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