aus|bauen
Translation
to expand, to extend, to remove, to dismantle
Examples
Die Stadt baut das Verkehrsnetz aus.
The city is expanding the transport network.
Er baut den Motor aus dem Auto aus.
He is removing the engine from the car.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((ausbauen)) to expand sth. They are building out the attic.
((et4)) ((aus+3)) ((ausbauen)) to remove sth. from sth. She removed the old window from the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erweitern, vergrößern (to expand); Antonyms: einbauen (to install), abbauen (to dismantle)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'bauen' (to build). Literally 'to build out', which means to expand, or to 'un-build' something out of its place, meaning to remove.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'aus' (out). You can 'build out' a house to expand it, or you can take a part 'out' by removing it.