No. 13,295 in German
ausschöpfen
To exhaust, utilize fully, or make the most of.
In a sentence
Er wollte alle Möglichkeiten ausschöpfen, um eine Lösung zu finden.
He wanted to exhaust all possibilities to find a solution.
Here, 'ausschöpfen' is used metaphorically to imply utilizing or using up all available options.
Wir müssen unsere Ressourcen besser ausschöpfen.
We need to utilize our resources better.
In this sentence, 'ausschöpfen' refers to making full use of available resources for optimal efficiency.
Die Schauspielerin hat ihr Talent vollständig ausgeschöpft.
The actress fully utilized her talent.
Here, 'ausschöpfen' indicates using one's abilities or talents to their maximum potential.
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