horizon

• Linie, an der Erdoberfläche und Himmel zusammenzutreffen scheinen; auch im übertragenen Sinn für die Grenze von Wissen, Erfahrung oder Interessen.

The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; also used figuratively to denote the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest.

1. Line where sky meets earthA2formal

   The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

   Linie des Horizonts

   • The sun disappeared below the horizon.
   • We could see a ship on the distant horizon.
   • The mountains rose sharply against the horizon.

   Synonymeskyline

2. Limit of experience or knowledgeB2formal

   The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.

   Horizont

   • Traveling abroad broadened her horizons.
   • Reading books can expand your intellectual horizons.
   • He has a narrow horizon when it comes to art.

   Synonymecompassgraspkenoutlookpurviewrangereachscope