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German
Etymology
From aus- + Stand. Cognate with English outstand.
Pronunciation
Noun
Ausstand m (strong, genitive Ausstandes or Ausstands, plural Ausstände)
- strike (work stoppage)
- Synonyms: Arbeitskampf, Streik
- a (small) farewell party traditionally organised by someone leaving a position, a company, a club, etc., in various forms but prototypically consisting of cold food (such as cake or sandwiches) and an alcoholic drink (sparkling wine or beer)
- Synonym: Abschiedsfeier
- Antonym: Einstand
- (dated, mostly plural) unpaid debt
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