genügen — meaning in English

English meaning

• conform verb To match your behaviour, appearance, or attitudes to what is expected or normal, especially to fit in with a group.
• pass verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
• suffice verb To be enough for a purpose or need.

Senses

genügen is used for these senses in English:

• conform (intransitive, of things or procedures) To be as required or recommended by a specification, regulation, or policy.
• pass (transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
• suffice (intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

conform — full definition

1. verb To match your behaviour, appearance, or attitudes to what is expected or normal, especially to fit in with a group.
2. verb To meet a required standard, specification, or rule.

pass — full definition

1. verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
2. verb To succeed in a test, exam, or inspection.
3. verb To hand something to someone, or to send the ball to a teammate in sport.
4. verb To decline a turn or an opportunity.
5. noun A document or ticket granting entry or permission.

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