shredder

[US]/ˈʃredə(r)/
[UK]/ˈʃredər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (Essen) Mühle, Aktenvernichter
Word Forms
Pluralshredders

Phrases & Collocations

paper shredder

Papiermühle

industrial shredder

Industriemühle

confidential shredder

vertrauliche Mühle

Example Sentences

I need to buy a new shredder for the office.

Ich muss für das Büro einen neuen Aktenvernichter kaufen.

The shredder broke down after years of heavy use.

Der Aktenvernichter ist nach Jahren intensiven Gebrauchs kaputt gegangen.

The shredder can handle up to 10 sheets of paper at once.

Der Aktenvernichter kann gleichzeitig bis zu 10 Papierbögen verarbeiten.

She fed the paper into the shredder and watched it turn into confetti.

Sie fütterte das Papier in den Aktenvernichter und sah zu, wie es zu Konfetti wurde.

The office manager emptied the shredder bin every evening.

Der Büromanager leerte den Aktenvernichter-Behälter jeden Abend.

The shredder is a crucial tool for maintaining document security in the office.

Der Aktenvernichter ist ein wichtiges Werkzeug, um die Dokumentensicherheit im Büro zu gewährleisten.

The shredder makes quick work of disposing of old bills and receipts.

Der Aktenvernichter erledigt schnell die Entsorgung alter Rechnungen und Quittungen.

Make sure to unplug the shredder before attempting to clear a paper jam.

Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie den Aktenvernichter vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor Sie versuchen, eine Papierstauung zu beseitigen.

Real-world Examples

And I let you feed the paper shredder.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

Now I'll get to use my shredder!

Source: Friends Season 9

Hold on. Let's try your shredder.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Did I hear somebody using my shredder without signing it out?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

That's one hell of a paper shredder.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

The best shredder money can buy.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

A video was also later released of someone fitting the shredder in the frame.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Like this one? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.

Source: Mastering Workplace English for Fluent Speaking

No way. They do not have...Oh, my God. Oh, my...Cam. Cam. The paper shredder I wanted. Huh? Confetti and crosscut.

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

A " shredder" is a machine that shreds things.

Source: 2014 ESLPod

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