No. 4,172 in German
austoben
To work off or let out pent-up energy or emotions.
In a sentence
Ich lasse die Kinder auf dem Spielplatz austoben.
I let the children release their energy on the playground.
In this sentence, 'austoben' means to expend one's energy or excitement.
Nach der stressigen Woche wollte sie sich beim Tanzen austoben.
After the stressful week, she wanted to let off steam by dancing.
Here, 'austoben' refers to relieving stress or expressing oneself energetically.
Der Hund kann sich im Garten austoben.
The dog can frolic freely in the garden.
'Austoben' in this context implies that the dog can play and move freely to satisfy its liveliness.
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