No. 13,249 in German
aufzuhebeln
"Aufzuhebeln" means "to pry open" or "to lever open."
In a sentence
Er versuchte, die Tür mit einem Schraubenzieher aufzuhebeln.
He tried to pry open the door with a screwdriver.
The verb 'aufzuhebeln' is used in this sentence to describe the action of applying force to open something, typically physical, that is stuck or closed tightly.
Die Gruppe plant, die alten Regeln durch Diskussion aufzuhebeln.
The group plans to overthrow the old rules through discussion.
Here, 'aufzuhebeln' metaphorically represents the act of overcoming or breaking down established norms or rules, indicating a shift or change.
Es ist schwierig, tief verankerte Überzeugungen aufzuhabeln.
It is difficult to overturn deeply rooted beliefs.
In this context, 'aufzuhebeln' is used figuratively to denote the challenge of changing entrenched mindsets or ideologies.
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