ausschöpfen
exhaust · exploit
Etwas vollständig nutzen oder eine Flüssigkeit mit einem Gefäß aus etwas herausholen.
The German word "ausschöpfen" is a verb that means "to exhaust" or "to tap". It is comprised of the prefix "aus", meaning "out" or "from", and the root word "schöpfen", which means "to scoop" or "to draw". It often refers to making full use of a resource or potential. Similar words in German can include "nutzen" (to use), "verwenden" (to use), or "ausnutzen" (to exploit or utilize fully). While "nutzen" and "verwenden" generally refer to using something, "ausschöpfen" implies a potential exhaustion or full utilization of capacities or resources.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Möglichkeiten voll ausschöpfen.verb
We must fully exhaust the possibilities.
Sie schöpfen ihre Möglichkeiten nicht vollständig aus.verb
They are not fully exhausting their possibilities.
Wir sollten das Potenzial vollständig ausschöpfen.verb
We should fully exploit the potential.
Das Potenzial lässt sich nicht ausschöpfen.verb
The potential cannot be exhausted.
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