tailgate

ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt
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Translation of tailgate into German,

Verb

intr.
1.

driving behavior

drive too closely behind another vehicle
  • He tends to tailgate on the highway, which is dangerous..Er neigt dazu, auf der Autobahn dicht aufzufahren, was gefährlich ist
2.

gathering

US
attend a party beside a parked vehicle before a game
US
  • We love to tailgate before the football games.Wir feiern gern vor den Fußballspielen.
3.

security

TECH.US
follow someone through a secure entry without credentials
TECH.US
hinterhergehen ins Gebäude schlüpfen ohne Berechtigung folgen
  • She managed to tailgate into the building without a pass.Sie schaffte es, ohne Ausweis ins Gebäude zu schlüpfen.

Noun

1.

parking party

US
social gathering in a parking lot before a sports event
US
  • Fans set up a tailgate party hours before the game started..Fans veranstalteten Stunden vor Spielbeginn eine Heckklappenparty
2.

transportation

hinged board at the back of a vehicle
Heckklappe fBordwand
  • He lowered the tailgate to load the boxes.Er ließ die Heckklappe herunter, um die Kisten zu laden.
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Expressions with tailgate: examples in English and translations in German

Heckklappenparty
We had a tailgate party before the football game.

Images of tailgate

  • tailgate: hinged board at the back of a vehicle
    (transportation) Heckklappe

Synonyms and analogies of tailgate in English

Examples of tailgate in a sentence

  • Drivers who tailgate often cause accidents.
  • They decided to tailgate at the concert parking lot.
  • Families often tailgate during the summer festivals.
  • He tried to tailgate behind an employee to access the office.
  • The intruder tailgated through the door as it was closing.
  • They enjoyed a tailgate before the concert.

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

Noun
dieHeckklappenf.

Each slam of the truck's tailgate resonated across the parking lot.

Jedes Zuschlagen der Heckklappe des Lastwagens hallte über den Parkplatz.

dieHecktürnf.

The tailgate swings out to the side when opened.

Die Hecktür schwenkt beim Öffnen zur Seite aus.

dieKlappenf.

If you move the tailgate slowly less effort will be required.

Bitte bewegen Sie die Klappe langsam, dadurch ist der Kraftaufwand geringer.

derGepäckraumklappenm.

The tailgate will lock automatically when you close it again.

Wenn Sie die Gepäckraumklappe wieder schließen, verriegelt sie sich automatisch.

dieLadebordwandnf.

Liftable loading tailgate with a stop for locking a carriage on its platform.

Hebbare Ladebordwand mit einem Anschlag zum Halten einer Transportkarre auf ihrer Plattform.

Verb
drängelnv.

He was too close behind me, clearly trying to tailgate as I slowed down.

Er fuhr viel zu dicht hinter mir, offensichtlich versuchte er zu drängeln, als ich langsamer wurde.

picknickenv.

They plan to tailgate with friends at the concert next weekend.

Sie planen, nächstes Wochenende mit Freunden vor dem Konzert zu picknicken.

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tailgate: Examples and translations in context

He fastened the cooler to the tailgate with rope for safety.

Er befestigte die Kühlbox zur Sicherheit mit einem Seil an der Heckklappe.

Before adjusting the tailgate, loosen each bolt and nut slightly.

Vor dem Ausrichten der Heckklappe alle Schrauben und Muttern leicht lockern.

This tailgate is in the color that the picture shows.

Diese Heckklappe ist in der Farbe, die das Bild zeigt.

The glass dome as tailgate offers deep insights into the trunk.

Die Glaskuppel als Heckklappe gewährt tiefe Einblicke in den Kofferraum.

Second we open that tailgate, we flood the truck with oxygen.

Als zweites öffnen wir die Heckklappe, fluten den Truck mit Sauerstoff.

With an opening tailgate, the helicopter provides plenty of stowage.

Dank der Heckklappe zum Öffnen bietet der Helikopter viel Stauraum.

The tailgate will now stop in the saved position when opening.

Die Heckklappe hält nun beim Öffnen in der gespeicherten Position an.

A group gathered at the tailgate for the pre-game barbecue.

Eine Gruppe versammelte sich an der Heckklappe für das Grillen vor dem Spiel.

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