auffahren.
to rear-end, to drive into
Meaning & usage
to rear-end, to drive into
Der Fahrer konnte nicht mehr bremsen und fuhr auf den vorderen Wagen auf.
to tailgate (to drive close behind another vehicle)
dicht auffahren
to go up, ascend
in den Himmel auffahren
to deploy (weapons)
schweres Geschütz auffahren
to move, enter (into a position)
to serve (up) (food or drink)
to deliver (building materials, bulk goods etc.)
to bore, dig (a tunnel)
to slam open; to open abruptly
to spring up (out of shock)
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German ūfvaren, ūfvarn, from Old High German ūffaran, from Proto-West Germanic *uppfaran. Equivalent to auf- + fahren.
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