tool

• Substantiv, das ein Gerät, eine Vorrichtung oder ein Instrument bezeichnet, das verwendet wird, um eine bestimmte Funktion oder Aufgabe auszuführen, besonders ein handgeführtes Arbeitsgerät. Im weiteren Sinne kann es auch ein Mittel oder Hilfsmittel bezeichnen, das für einen bestimmten Zweck eingesetzt wird.

A noun referring to a device, implement, or instrument used to carry out a particular function or task, especially one used by hand.

1. Physical implementA1formal

   A device or implement used to carry out a particular function, especially in manual work.

   Werkzeug

   • He used a hammer as a tool to fix the shelf.
   • The carpenter keeps all his tools in a large box.
   • A screwdriver is an essential tool for any DIY project.

   Synonymeapparatusappliancecontrivancedevicegadgetimplementinstrumentutensil

2. Software or digital aidA2informalIT

   A software application or digital resource used to perform a specific task.

   Werkzeug

   • Photoshop is a powerful tool for editing images.
   • This online tool helps you convert files to PDF.
   • Developers use various debugging tools to fix code errors.

   Synonymeapplicationprogramresourcesoftwareutility

3. Person used by anotherB2informal

   A person who is used or manipulated by someone else for their own purposes.

   Werkzeug

   • He felt like a tool in the hands of his manipulative boss.
   • She realized she was just a tool for their political agenda.
   • Don't let yourself be used as a tool for their schemes.

   Synonymedupeinstrumentpawnpuppetstooge

• Deutsches Verb mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: etwas mit einem Werkzeug ausstatten oder bearbeiten sowie sich lässig oder ziellos fortbewegen.

A verb used to indicate the act of equipping or shaping something with a tool, or driving or moving in a casual manner.

1. Drive or ride casuallyB2informalamerican

   To drive or ride in a vehicle in a relaxed, aimless manner.

   Herumfahren

   • We were just tooling around town in his convertible.
   • He tooled down the highway with the music blasting.
   • They spent the afternoon tooling around on their motorcycles.

   Synonymecruisedriftdrivefloatglidemoseymotorputterriderollsail

2. Equip with toolsC1formal

   To equip a factory, workshop, or machine with the necessary tools for a specific job.

   Mit Werkzeugen ausstatten

   • The factory was tooled for mass production of car parts.
   • They tooled the workshop with state-of-the-art equipment.
   • The company tooled up to meet the increased demand.

   Synonymeequipfit outfurnishkit outoutfitrig

Phrasal-Variantentool around