distancing

ˈdɪs.tən.sɪŋ
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Translation of distancing from English into German,

Adjective

1.

separation

creating emotional or physical separation
  • His distancing behavior made it hard to connect with him.Sein distanzierendes Verhalten machte es schwer, sich mit ihm zu verbinden.
2.

medical

TECH.
keeping a safe distance to avoid illness
TECH.
  • Distancing measures were implemented to prevent the spread of the virus.Es wurden Distanzierungmaßnahmen eingeführt, um die Ausbreitung des Virus zu verhindern.

Noun

1.

public health

TECH.
the practice of keeping physical space to prevent illness
TECH.
  • Distancing is important during a flu outbreak.Abstandhalten ist während eines Grippeausbruchs wichtig.
2.

general process

the act of creating space or separation
  • Distancing can help people avoid arguments.Distanzierung kann Menschen helfen, Streit zu vermeiden.
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Expressions with distancing: examples in English and translations in German

meiden
He was distancing himself from the project due to disagreements.
Abstandhalten
soziale Distanzierung
Social distancing is crucial during flu season.
Abstandsregeln
physische Distanzierung
Physical distancing helps protect vulnerable populations.

Synonyms and analogies of distancing in English

Examples of distancing in a sentence

  • The distancing measures were necessary during the pandemic.
  • Distancing guidelines were posted at the entrance.
  • Distancing rules apply to all visitors.
  • The school reinstated distancing in hallways to curb the spread of RSV.
  • On crowded trains, distancing is difficult but still recommended during outbreaks.
  • Distancing between the tables made the small café feel calmer.
distance
ˈdɪstəns
Noun
1.

measurement

amount of space between two points
  • The distance between the two cities is 100 miles.Die Entfernung zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt 100 Meilen.
2.

relationship

remoteness or separation in relationship
  • There was a distance between the two friends.Es gab eine Distanz zwischen den beiden Freunden.
3.

behavior

coolness or unfriendliness in behavior
  • His distance made it hard to approach him.Seine Distanziertheit machte es schwer, sich ihm zu nähern.
Verb
1.

space

tr.
create or maintain a space between
tr.
  • They distanced themselves from the crowd.Sie distanzieren sich von der Menge
2.

emotional separation

tr./intr.
separate mentally or emotionally from something
tr./intr.
  • She distanced herself from the painful memories.Sie distanzierte sich von den schmerzhaften Erinnerungen.
3.

competition

tr.Rare
outdo or outstrip
tr.Rare
  • The new player distanced all previous records.Der neue Spieler hat alle bisherigen Rekorde übertroffen.

Expressions with distance: examples in English and translations in German

Rufweite
Hörweite
The store is within shouting distance from my house.
Spuckweite
Katzensprung entfernt
The cafe is within spitting distance of the library.
Schlagdistanz
She is within striking distance of the world record.
aus der Ferne
von weitem
The mountains looked beautiful at a distance.
Abstand halten
sich fernhalten
The hikers kept their distance from the wild animals.
sich von etw. distanzieren
After the scandal, he distanced himself from the CEO and the deal.

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

Noun
dieDistanzierungnf.

I think I've noticed this pattern because it's a distancing technique.

Ich habe dieses Muster bemerkt, weil es eine Technik der Distanzierung ist.

dieDistanznf.

In times of physical distancing, social solidarity is key.

In Zeiten der physischen Distanz ist soziale Solidarität die Lösung.

derAbstandnm.

She is distancing herself in order to regain a sense of independence.

Sie nimmt Abstand, um ein Gefühl der Unabhängigkeit zurückzugewinnen.

dieEntfernungnf.

As so often, Ruzicka encounters the subject of a new composition in the form of a symbolic approach and distancing.

Wie so oft begegnet Ruzicka dem Gegenstand einer neuen Komposition in Gestalt einer symbolischen Annäherung und Entfernung.

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Other translations for distancing:

  • Sicherheitsabstandnm.
  • Entfremdungnf.
  • Verfremdungnf.

distancing: Examples and translations in context

This distancing also applies to all links displayed on the linked websites.

Diese Distanzierung gilt ebenfalls für alle auf den verlinkten Webseiten angezeigten Links.

This distancing is also true for sites that link to our website.

Diese Distanzierung gilt auch für Seiten die auf unsere Homepage verlinken.

These are images that oscillate between idolatry and distancing, projections and deconstructions.

Bilder, die zwischen Vergötterung und Distanzierung schwanken, Projektionen und Dekonstruktionen.

But renting the rooms also documents a distancing, perhaps an alienation.

Doch das Anmieten der Räume dokumentiert auch eine Distanzierung, vielleicht eine Entfremdung.

The act of distancing is also connected to critical intentions.

Dieser Akt der Distanzierung ist mit kritischen Intentionen verbunden.

It was self-protection, that kind of distancing.

Es war ein Selbstschutz, diese Art von Distanzierung.

Physical distancing does not have to mean social isolation.

Eine körperliche Distanzierung muss nicht soziale Isolation bedeuten.

Physical distancing is required at all times.

Eine räumliche Distanzierung ist zu jeder Zeit erforderlich.

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