aus|leiten
Translation
to discharge, to divert, to phase out, to eliminate
Examples
Das Abwasser wird in den Fluss ausgeleitet.
The sewage 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 discharge, to divert; Antonyms: to introduce, to channel in
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'leiten' (to lead). The core meaning is 'to lead something out,' such as leading wastewater out (discharging) or leading a process out of use (phasing out).
Memory Tips
Think of a guide 'leading' people 'out' of a building via a detour; this is similar to diverting traffic.