aus|bauen
Translation
to expand, to extend, to remove, to dismantle
Examples
Wir wollen das Dachgeschoss ausbauen.
We want to convert the attic.
Er hat den Motor aus dem Auto ausgebaut.
He removed the engine from the car.
Sie baut ihre Führungsposition weiter aus.
She is further expanding her leadership position.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to expand/develop sth. Sie baut ihre Führungsposition weiter aus.
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to remove sth. from sth. Er hat den Motor aus dem Auto ausgebaut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erweitern (to expand), vergrößern (to enlarge); Antonyms: einbauen (to install)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out) and the verb 'bauen' (to build). Literally 'to build out', which can mean expanding outwards or taking something out.
Memory Tips
Think of 'building out'. You can 'build out' a room to make it bigger, or 'build' a part 'out' of a machine to remove it.