Ausrichten
Ausrichten is a German verb with several related meanings centered on aligning, directing, or organizing in relation to a reference point. The root is richten (to set straight, to direct), strengthened by the prefix aus-, which often conveys outward orientation, adjustment, or distribution. It is a separable-prefix verb, so in the present tense the prefix can separate: Ich richte die Kamera aus. The perfect tense forms as hat ausgerichtet.
The first main sense concerns physical alignment and aiming. For objects or instruments, ausrichten means to
Ausrichten also covers organizing or hosting events or activities: Man kann eine Veranstaltung ausrichten, das heißt
Ausrichten with message-relay denotes passing information from one person to another: Ich richte dir aus, dass
Usage notes and related phrases: Sich nach etwas ausrichten means to orient oneself according to or to
In summary, ausrichten covers physical adjustment, hosting or organizing, and relaying information, with a common abstract