ausführen
to carry out
To put a plan, an order, a job, or an activity into action; to execute something.
EXAMPLE
Die Bauarbeiten werden von einer lokalen Firma ausgeführt.
The construction work is being carried out by a local company.
ausführen
to carry out / to elaborate / to export
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Meanings
ausführen
to elaborate
To explain, present, or clarify something in detail.
EXAMPLE
Könnten Sie Ihre Idee bitte etwas genauer ausführen?
Could you please elaborate on your idea a little more?
ausführen
to export
To sell and deliver goods or merchandise abroad; to export.
EXAMPLE
Deutschland führt viele Autos in die ganze Welt aus.
Germany exports many cars all over the world.
jemanden/etwas ausführen
to take someone/something out
To go outside with someone (e.g., a partner) or an animal (e.g., a dog), often for a specific purpose such as a walk or a restaurant visit.
EXAMPLE
Er führt jeden Abend seinen Hund im Park aus.
He takes his dog out in the park every evening.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Ausführen' (to carry out / to elaborate / to export) is a separable verb. The prefix 'aus' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Der Architekt führt den Plan exakt aus.
The architect carries out the plan exactly.
Word structure
The verb consists of the prefix 'aus' and the base verb 'führen' (to lead). The basic idea of bringing something out or leading something to completion connects the different meanings.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma führt die bestellten Waren morgen aus.
The company will export the ordered goods tomorrow.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'durchführen' (to carry out), the verb is often combined with plans, orders, or work. Typical objects are: an assignment, a plan, a repair, or an instruction.
EXAMPLE
Der Handwerker hat die Reparatur schnell ausgeführt.
The handyman carried out the repair quickly.
Typical use
When it is about explaining, 'ausführen' (to elaborate) is often used with adverbs such as 'genauer' (more precisely / in more detail), 'detaillierter' (in more detail), or 'weiter' (further). It is a polite way to ask for more information.
EXAMPLE
Der Experte führte seine Gedanken zum Thema weiter aus.
The expert elaborated further on his thoughts about the topic.
Register
In the meaning 'exportieren' (to export), 'ausführen' belongs to formal business or administrative language. It is often used in reports or official documents.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen führt seit Jahren erfolgreich Maschinen nach Asien aus.
The company has been successfully exporting machines to Asia for years.
Sentence structure and use
In this meaning, 'ausführen' (to take out) always requires an accusative object. The object is usually a person you take to a social event, or a pet for a walk.
EXAMPLE
Am Samstagabend hat er seine neue Freundin schick zum Essen ausgeführt.
On Saturday evening, he took his new girlfriend out for a fancy dinner.
Compare with
ausführen vs durchführen
to carry out
Durchführen and ausführen overlap when referring to planned work and assignments. Durchführen tends to emphasize the entire organized process. Ausführen focuses more on the concrete completion of an activity or instruction; depending on the context, either verb may fit.
ausführen
Der Techniker führt den ersten Arbeitsschritt des Wartungsprogramms genau aus.
The technician carries out the first step of the maintenance program precisely.
durchführen
Das Team führt das geplante Wartungsprogramm an der Anlage durch.
The team carries out the planned maintenance program on the system.
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