Gebrauch machen von+Dat.
to utilize a right, opportunity, or tool
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In a sentence
Die Studentin macht Gebrauch von ihrem Recht auf Akteneinsicht.
How it is used
Means to utilize a right, opportunity, or tool. Neutral/formal register. Use in legal context: 'Sie macht von ihrem Kündigungsrecht Gebrauch.' Implies deliberate, active use of something available.
Other verbs that go with Gebrauch
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
- in Gebrauch nehmento start using something for the first time
- in Gebrauch seinan object or system is currently being used
All collocations with Gebrauch
Other collocations built on machen
- sich zum Affen machento make a fool of oneself
- (s)einen Abschluss machento make a deal
- eine Andeutung machento make a hint/suggestion
- den / einen Anfang machen mit+Dat.to be the first to begin something
- jdm. ein Angebot machento propose a deal or price to someone
- Angaben machen zu+Dat.to provide details/information about something
- jdm. Ärger bereiten / machento cause trouble/annoyance for someone
- jdm. Angst machento scare/frighten someone
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