aus|leiten
Translation
to discharge, to divert, to phase out, to eliminate
Examples
Das Abwasser wird in den Fluss ausgeleitet.
The wastewater is discharged into the river.
Der Verkehr wird an der nächsten Ausfahrt ausgeleitet.
The traffic is being diverted at the next exit.
Die alte Technologie wird langsam ausgeleitet.
The old technology is being slowly phased out.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth. / into sth.)) ausleiten to discharge sth. from sth. / into sth. The factory discharges the water into the lake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to drain, to divert; Antonyms: to introduce, to supply
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'leiten' (to lead, guide). It literally means 'to lead out'. Leading water out is 'to discharge'; leading traffic out of its way is 'to divert'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'leading' traffic 'out' of a congested area, which means to divert it.