ausstellen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brandish verb To wave or swing a weapon around, often to show anger, threaten someone or display skill.
- dispense verb To give out or distribute something, especially in measured amounts.
- exhibit verb To put something on public display, especially in a gallery, museum, or competition.
- hang verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
- make out verb To kiss and embrace someone for a sustained period, in a romantic or passionate way.
Senses
ausstellen is used for these senses in English:
- brandish (transitive) To bear something with ostentatious show.
- dispense To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.
- exhibit (transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
- exhibit (intransitive) To put on a public display.
- hang (transitive) To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
- make out (transitive) To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque). [with to ‘a given recipient, payee’] [from 15th c.]
brandish — full definition
- verb To wave or swing a weapon around, often to show anger, threaten someone or display skill.
- verb To hold or carry something and show it off boldly.
dispense — full definition
- verb To give out or distribute something, especially in measured amounts.
- verb To do without something, or get rid of the need for it (used with 'with').
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