erschließen
Translation
to develop, to open up, to tap (a resource), to infer
Examples
Die Firma will neue Märkte erschließen.
The company wants to open up new markets.
Das Gebiet wurde für Touristen erschlossen.
The area was developed for tourists.
Den Sinn muss man aus dem Kontext erschließen.
One must infer the meaning from the context.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. acc.)) erschließen to develop/open up sth. The company wants to open up new markets.
((sth. acc.)) ((aus sth. dat.)) erschließen to infer sth. from sth. One can infer the meaning from the context.
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Etymology
From 'er-' (prefix indicating achievement or opening) + 'schließen' (to close, to lock). The prefix reverses the meaning, so it's about 'opening up' something that was closed.
Memory Tips
Think of using a 'Schlüssel' (key) to 'er-schließen' (open up) a new area or a new meaning.