to publicly express an opinion about something important
eine Meinung öffentlich zu etwas Wichtigem äußern (eine Meinug offentlich zu etwas wichtigem ausern)
"The candidate decided to speak out on corruption during the debate."
"Der Kandidat entschied sich, während der Debatte öffentlich seine Meinung zur Korruption zu äußern." (Der Kandidat entschied sich, wahrend der Debatte offentlich seine Meinung zur Korruption zu ausern)
to confirm information or ask for approval from someone
to decide on something after considering different options
to come together to protect the group from criticism
To understand what someone is trying to say.
to become dry or have no water left
to behave according to what is expected or suitable