No. 2,111 in German
überlassen
"Überlassen" means "to leave something to someone" or "to entrust."
In a sentence
Ich überlasse dir die Entscheidung.
I leave the decision to you.
Used to mean 'to leave to someone's responsibility or discretion'.
Er überließ ihm sein Auto für das Wochenende.
He lent him his car for the weekend.
Used to refer to temporary lending or entrusting something to someone.
Wir haben ihnen die Organisation des Events überlassen.
We entrusted them with the organization of the event.
Refers to delegating an action or responsibility to others.
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