Ablassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ablassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "drain", "release" or "let out".

Essential properties of "ablassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ablassen
Simple past: ließ ab
Participle: abgelassen

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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 "ablassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To release liquid or gas from a container"

Definition: "To let a liquid or gas out of a container."
Translation(s): drain, release, let out, discharge
Synonym(s): entleeren, ablassen
Antonym(s): füllen, aufladen
Related word(s): abfließen, auslaufen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste das Wasser aus dem Tank ablassen.He had to drain the water from the tank.
Bitte ablassen Sie die Luft aus dem Reifen.Please let the air out of the tire.
Das Öl wurde aus dem Motor abgelassen.The oil was drained from the engine.

2.) "To abandon a plan or intention"

Definition: "To give up a previously decided intention or plan."
Translation(s): abandon, give up, desist from, drop
Synonym(s): aufgeben, verzichten
Antonym(s): fortsetzen, durchhalten
Related word(s): aufhören, stoppen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat davon abgelassen, das Projekt zu starten.He gave up on starting the project.
Sie ließ von ihrem Plan ab.She abandoned her plan.
Wir sollten von dieser Idee ablassen.We should abandon this idea.

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