Zusammenrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zusammenrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to move closer", "to huddle together" or "to squeeze together".

Essential properties of "zusammenrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zusammenrücken
  • Simple past: rückte zusammen
  • Participle: zusammengerückt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zusammenrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move closer or huddle together"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Menschen im Bus mussten zusammenrücken, um Platz zu schaffen.The people on the bus had to move closer to make space.
  2. Wenn es kalt wird, rücken die Tiere zusammen.When it gets cold, the animals huddle together.
  3. In der kleinen Wohnung müssen wir zusammenrücken.In the small apartment, we have to squeeze together.

2.) "To unite or collaborate more closely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In Krisenzeiten müssen wir als Gesellschaft zusammenrücken.In times of crisis, we as a society must stand together.
  2. Nach dem Streit haben sie beschlossen, wieder zusammenzurücken.After the argument, they decided to come together again.
  3. Die Familie rückte nach dem Verlust zusammen.The family drew closer after the loss.
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