übernehmen

Definitions of übernehmen
  1. verb
    take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
    synonyms: aufkaufen
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    type of:
    erstehen, kaufen, verlieren
    obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
  2. verb
    take up and practice as one's own
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    akzeptieren, annehmen, entgegennehmen
    receive willingly something given or offered
  3. verb
    free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
    synonyms: ablösen
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    beurlauben, freisetzen, freistellen
    free from obligations or duties
  4. verb
    make use of or accept for some purpose
  5. verb
    strain to the utmost
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    strapazieren, streben, trachten
    to exert much effort or energy
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