backfiring

ˈbækˌfaɪərɪŋ
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Translation of backfiring into German,

Adjective

1.

consequence

having the opposite effect of what was intended
  • The plan turned out to be backfiring, causing more problems than it solved.Der Plan erwies sich als entgegengesetzter Effekt und verursachte mehr Probleme, als er löste.
2.

engines

producing a loud noise due to an explosion
  • The backfiring car startled the pedestrians.Das knallende Auto erschreckte die Fußgänger.

Noun

1.

figurative

an event where a plan causes harm to its creator
Bumerangeffekt Rückschlag Schuss nach hinten
  • The new policy was a backfiring for the company.Die neue Richtlinie war ein Bumerangeffekt für das Unternehmen.
2.

technology

TECH.
an instance of a loud engine or gun malfunction
TECH.
Fehlzündung fRückschlag
  • The car's backfiring startled everyone nearby.Die Fehlzündung des Autos erschreckte alle in der Nähe.
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Synonyms and analogies of backfiring in English

Examples of backfiring in a sentence

  • The new policy is backfiring on the company.
  • The backfiring motorcycle echoed through the alley.
  • His old truck was known for backfiring unexpectedly.
  • His attempt to embarrass her ended in a backfiring at the party.
  • The aggressive ad campaign proved a backfiring for the candidate.
  • A sudden backfiring from his motorcycle made the officer wave him to the shoulder.
backfire
ˈbækˌfaɪər
Verb
intr.
1.

unintended result

have an opposite effect than intended
  • His plan to surprise her backfired and upset her instead.Sein Plan, sie zu überraschen, schlug fehl und machte sie stattdessen traurig.
2.

mechanics

TECH.
produce a loud noise due to engine malfunction
TECH.
knallen fehlzünden
  • The car backfired loudly as it passed by.Das Auto knallte laut, als es vorbeifuhr.
Noun
1.

unintended effect

plan that has an unwanted effect
  • His scheme was a backfire and caused more problems.Sein Plan war ein Rückschlag und verursachte mehr Probleme.
2.

mechanics

TECH.
loud noise from an engine explosion
TECH.
Fehlzündung fKnall
  • The car made a backfire as it started.Das Auto machte einen Knall beim Starten.
3.

firefighting

TECH.US
fire set to stop a wildfire
TECH.US
Gegenfeuer Kontrollfeuer
  • Firefighters used a backfire to control the blaze.Die Feuerwehrleute nutzten ein Gegenfeuer, um den Brand zu kontrollieren.

Expressions with backfire: examples in English and translations in German

nach hinten losgehen
schiefgehen
His plan to surprise her backfired on him.
Bumerang-Effekt
The new policy had a backfire effect, increasing the issues it aimed to solve.

Translations of "backfiring" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieRückzündungnf.

There's a situation called backfiring.

Es gibt eine Situation, die nennt sich Rückzündung.

It protects at all times and does not require de-energising to prevent backfiring.

Es schützt zu jeder Zeit und erfordert kein Stromlosschalten zur Verhinderung von Rückzündungen.

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Other translations for backfiring:

  • Knallen
  • Fehlzündungen

backfiring: Examples and translations in context

Then you start getting that uncontrollable backfiring.

Dann fangen diese unkontrollierbaren Rückzündungen an.

During the first attack usually occurs with wet foam to smother the fire quickly by cooling, it is the second step on it to build a solid foam carpet against backfiring.

Während der erste Angriff meist mit Nassschaum erfolgt, um den Brand schnell durch Kühlung zu ersticken, kommt es im zweiten Schritt darauf an, einen festen Schaumteppich gegen Rückzündungen aufzubauen.

Passive measures may include, a bursting disk or flame arrester which reduce the effects of explosions or backfiring to a minimum if they cannot be prevented through other measures.

Passive Maßnahmen können z.B. eine Berstscheibe oder ein Flammenfilter sein. Sie reduzieren die Auswirkungen von Explosionen oder Rückzündungen auf ein Minimum, wenn diese trotz anderer Maßnahmen doch nicht zu verhindern waren.

Since the injection of the hydrogen-rich gaseous fuel (19) is at least partially isokinetic, that is, partially having the same direction and velocity with respect to the combustion air (17), a high level of safety against backfiring is achieved.

Eine hohe Sicherheit gegen Rückzündung wird dadurch erreicht, dass die Eindüsung des Wasserstoff reichen, gasförmigen Brennstoffs (19) im Bezug auf die Verbrennungsluft (17) zumindest teilweise isokinetisch, d.h. teilweise mit gleicher Richtung und Geschwindigkeit, erfolgt.

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