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• Verb, das die Anwendung von Kraft bezeichnet, um etwas mithilfe eines Hebels zu bewegen oder zu öffnen; im übertragenen Sinne auch für das mühsame Herausbekommen von Informationen oder etwas.

A verb meaning to use force to move or open something, often with a lever; also used figuratively to mean extracting information or something with difficulty.

1. To force open or moveB2formalbritish

   To use leverage to move or force something, especially to open it.

   Mit einem Hebel öffnen

   • He prised the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • The burglars prised the window open with a crowbar.
   • She prised the box open carefully to see what was inside.

   Synonymeforceleverprizeprywrench

2. To inquire presumptuouslyC1formalbritish

   To ask questions in an uninvited or presumptuous manner.

   Sich einmischen

   • He prised into her personal affairs without permission.
   • The journalist prised for details about the scandal.
   • She didn't appreciate him prising into her private life.

   Synonymeintrudemeddlenosepokeprysnoop

3. To value highlyB2formalbritish

   To regard something or someone with great respect or admiration.

   Wertschätzen

   • She prises her independence above all else.
   • He prises honesty and integrity in his colleagues.
   • They prise the antique vase as a family heirloom.

   Synonymeappreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   Antonymedespisedisdainscorn