Also means
hand out
Usage Note
verteilen adds ver- to teilen (to divide), shifting the sense to spreading something out among several recipients. Use an plus accusative for the people receiving — Flyer an Passanten verteilen. The reflexive sich verteilen means to spread out across an area.
Examples
"Sie verteilen Flyer auf der Straße."
Natural Translation
They are handing out flyers on the street.
Literal Translation
They distribute flyers on the street.
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