aus|bauen
Translation
to expand, to extend, to remove, to dismantle
Examples
Wir wollen das Dachgeschoss ausbauen.
We want to convert the attic.
Sie haben ihre Führungsposition ausgebaut.
They have expanded their leading position.
Der Mechaniker muss den Motor ausbauen.
The mechanic has to remove the engine.
Grammar Patterns
((to expand sth.)) to expand something; to remove something We want to expand the attic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to expand, to enlarge; Antonyms: to install, to reduce
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) and 'bauen' (to build). It can mean 'to build outwards' (expand) or to take something 'out' of its structure (dismantle).
Memory Tips
Think of 'building out' a house to expand it, or taking a part 'out' of a machine by 'un-building' it.