Das Buch Insight - Grundstufe - Einheit 9 - 9D

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

entwickeln, ausdenken

to start a journey

aufbrechen, sich auf den Weg machen

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

herausfinden

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

aufgeben

to expect or hope for something

erwarten, hoffen auf

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

fortfahren, weitergehen

to place something somewhere noticeable

ausstellen, aufstellen

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

suchen

to take and lift something or someone up

aufheben

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

auflegen, das Gespräch beenden

to remember something or someone from the past

erinnern, ins Gedächtnis zurückrufen

to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

warte, festhalten

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

aussteigen

to successfully complete a process or task

durchführen, absolvieren

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

durchstehen, meistern

to speak in a louder voice

lauter sprechen, die Stimme erheben

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

abschneiden, abtrennen