Abreißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abreißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to demolish", "to tear down" or "to pull down".

Essential properties of "abreißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abreißen
Simple past: riss ab
Participle: abgerissen

irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive

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 "abreißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To demolish a structure or tear something from its base"

Definition: "To tear down or demolish a structure or building. To separate something from its base or support."
Translation(s): to demolish, to tear down, to pull down, to rip off (from base)
Synonym(s): niederreißen, einreißen, abbrechen
Antonym(s): aufbauen
Related word(s): abbauen, zerstören

📝 Some usage examples:

Die alte Fabrik wird nächste Woche abgerissen.The old factory will be demolished next week.
Wir müssen die baufällige Mauer abreißen.We have to tear down the dilapidated wall.
Der Sturm hat das Dach des Schuppens abgerissen.The storm ripped off the shed's roof.

2.) "To tear off or remove something attached"

Definition: "To tear off or remove something that is glued or fixed."
Translation(s): to tear off, to rip off, to pull off, to detach
Synonym(s): abziehen, ablösen, entfernen
Related word(s): abtrennen, abmachen

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte reißen Sie das Etikett vorsichtig ab.Please tear off the label carefully.
Er hat versehentlich einen Knopf von seinem Hemd abgerissen.He accidentally tore a button off his shirt.
Die Kinder rissen begeistert das Geschenkpapier ab.The children enthusiastically tore off the gift wrap.

3.) "To abruptly interrupt or cease"

Definition: "To abruptly interrupt or cease an action or situation."
Translation(s): to break off, to interrupt, to cease abruptly, to cut off
Synonym(s): abbrechen, unterbrechen, beenden
Antonym(s): fortsetzen
Related word(s): aufhören, einstellen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Verhandlungen leider abreißen.Unfortunately, we have to break off the negotiations.
Die Verbindung wurde plötzlich abgerissen.The connection was suddenly cut off.
Er riss mitten im Satz ab und verließ den Raum.He broke off in mid-sentence and left the room.

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