Meaning of the German Word "Lahmlegen"

lahmlegen

cripple

To damage something so badly that it cannot function properly.

Example Sentence

Der Streik könnte die Industrie lahmlegen.

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Definition: To damage something so badly that it cannot function properly.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "lahmlegen"?

C1

What grammatical category does "lahmlegen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "lahmlegen" belong to?

Abstract