hedged

• Beschreibt eine Sprache oder Aussage, die absichtlich unbestimmt, vorsichtig oder ausweichend ist, um direkte Verantwortung oder Risiko zu vermeiden.

Describes language or a statement that is deliberately vague, cautious, or non-committal to avoid direct responsibility or risk.

1. Surrounded by a hedgeB2formal

   Enclosed or bordered by a hedge (a fence or boundary of shrubs).

   Von einer Hecke umgeben

   • The garden was hedged with tall evergreens.
   • The property is hedged on all sides for privacy.
   • They walked along the hedged path leading to the cottage.

   Synonymeborderededgedenclosedfringedsurrounded

2. Avoiding direct commitmentC1formal

   Using cautious or ambiguous language to avoid making a definite statement or commitment.

   Ausweichend

   • His hedged response left everyone uncertain about his position.
   • The politician gave a hedged answer to the reporter's question.
   • She was hedged in her promises, never fully committing.

   Synonymeambiguouscautiouscircumlocutoryequivocalevasiveguardednoncommittalshiftyvague

   Antonymebluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankoutspoken

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Ausweichen vor einer direkten Antwort oder Verpflichtung zu bezeichnen oder um sich gegen finanzielle Verluste abzusichern.

A verb used to indicate the act of avoiding a direct answer or commitment, or to protect against financial loss.

1. Avoid commitmentB2formal

   To avoid making a definite statement or commitment, often by using evasive language.

   Sich nicht festlegen

   • The politician hedged when asked about the tax increase.
   • She hedged her answer by saying 'it depends on the circumstances'.
   • Stop hedging and give me a straight answer.

   Synonymebeat around the bushdodgeduckequivocateevadefenceprevaricateshillyshallysidestepwaver

   Antonymeassertcommitdeclarestate

2. Protect against riskC1formalbusiness

   To reduce the risk of financial loss by making counterbalancing investments or contracts.

   Absichern

   • The company hedged against currency fluctuations by buying futures.
   • Investors often hedge their portfolios with gold.
   • They hedged their bets by investing in multiple sectors.

   Synonymecounteractcounterbalancecoverguardinsureoffsetprotectsafeguardshield

3. Surround with hedgeB1formal

   To enclose or border an area with a hedge of shrubs or bushes.

   Mit einer Hecke umgeben

   • They hedged the garden to create privacy.
   • The farmer hedged the field with hawthorn bushes.
   • The property is hedged on all sides by tall evergreens.

   Synonymeborderboundedgeencircleenclosefencesurround

Phrasal-Variantenhedge in