Abgleiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abgleiten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to slide off", "to drift" or "to deviate".

Essential properties of "abgleiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abgleiten
Simple past: glitt ab
Participle: abgeglitten

irregularseparableintransitive

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 "abgleiten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sliding or deviating from a planned course"

Definition: "To slide or deviate from a planned course or path."
Translation(s): to slide off, to drift, to deviate
Synonym(s): abrutschen, entgleiten
Antonym(s): festhalten, stabilisieren
Related word(s): gleiten, rutschen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Skifahrer begann, auf dem Eis abzugleiten.The skier began to slide off on the ice.
Ohne klare Führung könnte das Projekt in Chaos abgleiten.Without clear leadership, the project could drift into chaos.
Die Diskussion drohte in persönliche Angriffe abzugleiten.The discussion threatened to deviate into personal attacks.

2.) "Losing control or falling into a negative situation"

Definition: "To lose control or fall into a negative situation."
Translation(s): to slip, to descend, to fall into
Synonym(s): verfallen, abrutschen
Antonym(s): kontrollieren, meistern
Related word(s): entgleiten, verfallen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ohne Unterstützung könnte er in Depression abgleiten.Without support, he could slip into depression.
Die Firma begann finanziell abzugleiten.The company began to descend financially.
Er hat die Kontrolle über sein Leben abgleiten lassen.He let control over his life slip away.

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