Verb

ein|holen

Translation

to catch up with, to obtain, to overtake, to haul in

Ich muss den Läufer vor mir einholen.

I have to catch up with the runner in front of me.

Wir müssen eine Genehmigung einholen.

We have to obtain a permit.

Der Fischer holt das Netz ein.

The fisherman is hauling in the net.

((j-n/et4)) to catch up with sb./sth. The police officer caught up with the thief.

((et4)) ((von+3)) to obtain sth. from sb. He obtained advice from a lawyer.

Synonyms: aufholen (to catch up), überholen (to overtake); Antonyms: zurückfallen (to fall behind)

From the prefix `ein-` (in, into) and the verb `holen` (to fetch). Literally means 'to fetch in'.

Imagine 'hauling in' the distance to someone ahead of you to 'catch up', or 'hauling in' a piece of advice.