Abbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "abort", "cancel" or "break off".

Essential properties of "abbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abbrechen
Simple past: brach ab
Participle: abgebrochen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Interrupt/stop an ongoing action/process"

Definition: "To interrupt or stop an action or process that has already begun."
Translation(s): abort, cancel, break off, stop, discontinue
Synonym(s): beenden, unterbrechen, einstellen
Antonym(s): fortsetzen
Related word(s): aufhören, stoppen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich musste den Download abbrechen, weil mein Internet zu langsam war.I had to cancel the download because my internet was too slow.
Wegen des schlechten Wetters haben wir die Wanderung abgebrochen.Due to the bad weather, we broke off the hike.
Der Pilot entschied sich, den Start abzubrechen.The pilot decided to abort the takeoff.

2.) "End a relationship/contract prematurely"

Definition: "To end a relationship, contract, or agreement earlier than planned."
Translation(s): break off, terminate, end, cancel
Synonym(s): Kündigen, Auflösen
Antonym(s): Fortführen
Related word(s): Beenden, Aufheben

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie hat beschlossen, die Beziehung abzubrechen.She decided to break off the relationship.
Der Mieter wollte den Vertrag vorzeitig abbrechen.The tenant wanted to terminate the contract prematurely.
Wir müssen die Verhandlungen leider abbrechen.Unfortunately, we have to break off the negotiations.

3.) "Demolish a structure/building"

Definition: "To demolish or tear down a structure or building."
Translation(s): demolish, tear down, pull down, break down
Synonym(s): abreißen, niederreißen
Antonym(s): aufbauen
Related word(s): zerstören, einreißen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die alte Fabrik wird nächste Woche abgebrochen.The old factory will be demolished next week.
Man hat beschlossen, die baufällige Brücke abzubrechen.It was decided to demolish the dilapidated bridge.
Das Gebäude muss aus Sicherheitsgründen abgebrochen werden.The building must be demolished for safety reasons.

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