Übersetzungen für „grind down“ im Englisch » Deutsch-Wörterbuch

grind down VERB trans

1. grind down (file):

to grind down ⇆ sth

etw abschleifen [o. abwetzen]

to grind down ⇆ sth mill

etw zerkleinern

to grind down cereal

Getreide schroten

to grind sth down to flour

etw zermahlen

2. grind down (wear):

to grind down ⇆ sth

etw abtragen

3. grind down (mentally wear out):

to grind down ⇆ sb

jdn zermürben

to grind down ⇆ sb (oppress)

jdn unterdrücken

to grind down ⇆ sb (treat cruelly)

jdn schinden [o. quälen]

she was ground down by years of abuse

die jahrelangen Misshandlungen hatten sie zermürbt

Beispiele aus dem PONS Wörterbuch (redaktionell geprüft)

to grind down cereal

Getreide schroten

to grind sth down to flour

etw zermahlen

Einsprachige Beispiele (nicht von der PONS Redaktion geprüft)

Englisch

This type of talk by professional peers tends to grind down the desire and need to embrace my race in a professional setting.

www.itbusinessedge.com

If the existing floor is not level, grind down high spots, and fill low spots.

www.domain.com.au

Stick it up the jumper, keep it to the single digits and grind down the opposition's defence.

www.punditarena.com

At the same time, the company is working to grind down its operating costs.

business.financialpost.com

He'll then grind down a stamp-sized piece so thin light can pass through it, like sun through the windows of a cathedral.

www.gizmodo.com.au

That has sparked criticism that the new system is designed to grind down potential complainants and stifle appeals.

theconversation.com

Their enclosure has a gravel base that is designed to help grind down their hooves so that they do not become overgrown and painful.

www.roanoke.com

Silica and lignins, which are completely indigestible to animals, grind down insect mandibles (appendages necessary for feeding).

en.wikipedia.org

They've definitely been able to grind down costs quite aggressively.

business.financialpost.com

Once you grind down to the dentine level, damage is irreparable, and you become very sensitive to heat and cold, too.

news.nationalpost.com