English to German Meaning of replace - ersetzen


Replace :
ersetzen

ersetzen

ersetzenaustauschbarersetztErsatzErsatzersetztErsetzung
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Definitions of replace in English
Verb(1) substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected(2) take the place or move into the position of(3) put something back where it belongs(4) put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
Examples of replace in English
(1) In an ideal world, you should have enough cover to replace a breadwinner's entire income if s/he dies.(2) The problem with this new structure is that it does not replace or provide the kind of skills in sufficient quantity now needed in the new business environment.(3) A fall in the dollar from its pedestal with no substitute to replace it would be the very disturbing outlook suggested by an interpretation of the current trends.(4) This is required to replace older medicines that will eventually face competition from generic substitutes.(5) Much of the trade sought to replace imports with local substitutes of acceptable quality but lower cost.(6) With land devalued, those needing wealth seek substitute assets to replace land in their portfolios.(7) Oskar learned then that no substitute could replace his drum.(8) The play is a kind of reversal of The Taming of the Shrew, where the man-hater Kate is replaced with a woman-hater Cavaliere.(9) Other critics argue that the proposal would increase costs for the state because the services provided by volunteer board members would have to be replaced by highly paid consultants.(10) The man-made leg replacing the leg Ahab lost after fighting Moby Dick.(11) One of the charter boats had to be replaced at the last minute because of a broken bilge pump.(12) In lieu of fat substitutes or fat replacers , manufacturers now are trying to use less milk fat while using a ÔÇÿmore functionalÔÇÖ milk protein to improve texture, mouthfeel and smoothness.(13) Quite apart from the endless round of operational tours, soldiers have currently to provide cover for striking firemen, who are said to be paid more than the soldiers replacing them.(14) Men and women lounge in striped deck chairs only to be replaced by distraught, fighting figures illuminated in flashing lights.(15) Many would prefer the word ÔÇÿknowledgeÔÇÖ here to be replaced by ÔÇÿunderstandingÔÇÖ.(16) In China perhaps nationalism plays its most important role in replacing other elements in the official ideology that are having to be jettisoned to accommodate the effects of economic reform.
Related Phrases of replace
(1) replace by ::
ersetzt durch
(2) replace the receiver ::
den Hörer auflegen
Synonyms
Verb
1. put back ::
zurück geben
2. take the place of ::
ersetzen
3. substitute ::
Ersatz
4. supercede ::
supercede
Different Forms
replace, replaceable, replaced, replacement, replacements, replaces, replacing
Word Example from TV Shows
I also had to replace someone's squire
on short notice.

I also had to REPLACE someone's squire on short notice.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 7

You'll never guess who they got
to replace you at work.

You'll never guess who they got to REPLACE you at work.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 3

fierce competition to
replace him as Jarl.

fierce competition to REPLACE him as Jarl.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 9

I'm just saying,
if you replace Howard

I'm just saying, if you REPLACE Howard

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 10

to replace the toilet paper
when it's empty?!

to REPLACE the toilet paper when it's empty?!

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 12

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