Auslösen
Example: Der Alarm kann einen lauten Ton auslösen, wenn er aktiviert wird.
Definition
"Auslösen" means to cause or trigger an event or reaction to happen, often suddenly. For example, it can refer to activating an alarm or initiating a response when certain conditions are met.
Etymology
The German verb "auslösen" comes from the combination of "aus," meaning 'out' or 'from,' and "lösen," meaning 'to loosen' or 'to release.' Together, they convey the idea of setting something loose or triggering it. Did you know? The word carries a very literal sense of 'loosening out' something that causes a chain reaction.
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"Auslösen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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