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aushebeln

to lever out / override

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aushebeln

to lever out

To forcibly lift or remove something from its anchoring or position using a lever tool, such as a crowbar.

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Die Einbrecher haben die Tür mit einem Brecheisen ausgehebelt.

The burglars levered the door out with a crowbar.

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aushebeln vs umgehen

to handle / avoid / circulate

'umgehen' and 'aushebeln' can both have to do with rules, laws, or systems. 'umgehen' means that you avoid a rule or a problem and find a way around it. The rule itself actually remains in place. 'aushebeln' is stronger: a rule, principle, or system is changed or used in such a way that it no longer works properly. Learners may confuse the words because both fit in contexts involving rules. In practical terms: you 'umgeht eine Regel' when you use a trick to get around a rule; you 'hebelt sie aus' when you destroy its effect.

Visual example for umgehen
aushebeln

Mit diesem Trick hebelt die Firma die Schutzregel für Kunden aus.

With this trick, the company overrides the customer protection rule.

umgehen

Sie umgeht die teuren Gebühren, indem sie früher bucht.

She avoids the expensive fees by booking earlier.

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