German word

ausarbeiten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌaʁbaɪ̯tən/

Meaning

  • verbdraw up

Example

Ich arbeite den Bericht aus.

I am drawing up the report.

Illustration for ausarbeiten (draw up)

More examples

Wir arbeiten den Vorschlag aus, bevor wir ihn versenden.

We draw up the proposal before sending it.

Core concept

Ideas and raw material are worked through until they become a complete plan or document.

Common phrases

  • einen Vorschlag ausarbeiten

    draw up a proposal

  • ein Angebot ausarbeiten

    draw up a quotation

  • die Details ausarbeiten

    work out the details

Similar words

erarbeiten: To build a plan or conclusion by gathering information and opinions over time.
erstellen: To produce a document, chart, or similar item from needed data and materials.
verfassen: To write a report, letter, or other document.
bearbeiten: To revise existing documents or material by correcting and adding content.

Definition in German

etwas detailliert durchdenken und in eine fertige Form bringen

Word origin

The verb combines the separable prefix aus- with arbeiten, giving the sense of working something out fully into a finished form.

Usage tips

  • As a separable verb, ausarbeiten places the prefix at the end in a main clause: 'Ich arbeite den Bericht aus.'

Other meanings

  • compileverb
  • developverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Ausarbeitungdraftingnoun
  • ausgearbeitetwell-developedadjective

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