above ground

oberirdisch, über dem Boden

Auf der Erdoberfläche oder darüber, statt darunter.

In einfachem Englisch: On the surface of the earth or higher than it, rather than underneath it.

• These pipes are above ground.
• The roots grow partly above ground.
• How much of the building stands above ground?

Synonyme: above the surface

Gegenteile: underground

Häufige Wendungen: above ground level, built above ground, remain above ground

noch am Leben

Immer noch lebendig, oft scherzhaft beim Sprechen über das Älterwerden oder überstandene Schwierigkeiten.

In einfachem Englisch: Still alive; often used with humor when talking about getting older or surviving difficulties.

• At least I am above ground.
• He joked that being above ground was enough to celebrate.
• Every birthday above ground feels like a gift to her.

Synonyme: alive, living

Gegenteile: dead

Häufige Wendungen: still above ground, remain above ground

offen, öffentlich

Offen tätig oder offiziell anerkannt, statt verborgen oder außerhalb der etablierten Gesellschaft.

In einfachem Englisch: Openly active or officially accepted, rather than hidden or outside mainstream society.

• The movement now operates above ground.
• Their political activities stayed above ground despite the threats.
• Some artists worked above ground, while others joined secret groups.

Synonyme: openly, publicly

Gegenteile: underground

Häufige Wendungen: operate above ground, remain above ground, work above ground