deutschdictionary
verb
(TO REACH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING AHEAD)
I need to catch up with you. - Ich muss dich einholen.
(TO GET SOMETHING, USUALLY THROUGH EFFORT)
I want to obtain the information. - Ich möchte die Informationen einholen.
(TO COLLECT ITEMS OR INFORMATION)
We should gather the data. - Wir sollten die Daten einholen.
(TO CATCH UP AND PASS SOMEONE OR SOMETHING)
He was able to overtake the car. - Er konnte das Auto einholen.