Abrufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abrufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to retrieve", "to access" or "to call up".

Essential properties of "abrufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abrufen
Simple past: rief ab
Participle: abgerufen

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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 "abrufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To retrieve data or information"

Definition: "To request or retrieve information or data from a source."
Translation(s): to retrieve, to access, to call up, to fetch
Synonym(s): abfragen, anfordern
Antonym(s): speichern, ablegen
Related word(s): Daten, Information, Anfrage

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich kann die Daten vom Server abrufen.I can retrieve the data from the server.
Bitte rufe die neuesten Informationen ab.Please retrieve the latest information.
Er muss die E-Mails regelmäßig abrufen.He has to retrieve his emails regularly.

2.) "To call upon someone for a task"

Definition: "To call someone to perform a task or function."
Translation(s): to call up, to summon, to recall, to deploy
Synonym(s): einberufen, herbeirufen
Antonym(s): entlassen, abbestellen
Related word(s): Aufgabe, Funktion, Einsatz

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Feuerwehr wurde zum Einsatz abgerufen.The fire department was called to the scene.
Er wurde für den Dienst abgerufen.He was called up for duty.
Die Mannschaft wird bei Bedarf abgerufen.The team will be called upon if needed.

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