Abschalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn off", "switch off" or "shut down".

Essential properties of "abschalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschalten
Simple past: schaltete ab
Participle: abgeschaltet

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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 "abschalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Turn off or disconnect a device"

Definition: "To turn off or disconnect an electrical or electronic device."
Translation(s): turn off, switch off, shut down, disconnect
Synonym(s): Ausschalten, Ausmachen
Antonym(s): Einschalten
Related word(s): Einschalten, Anschalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte schalte den Fernseher ab, bevor du schlafen gehst.Please turn off the TV before you go to sleep.
Vergiss nicht, den Computer abzuschalten, wenn du fertig bist.Don't forget to shut down the computer when you're done.
Er hat versehentlich das Licht nicht abgeschaltet.He accidentally didn't turn off the light.

2.) "Mentally relax and disconnect from stress"

Definition: "To relax mentally, disconnect from worries or stress."
Translation(s): relax, unwind, switch off, disconnect, de-stress
Synonym(s): entspannen, ausspannen
Antonym(s): sich konzentrieren
Related word(s): sich erholen, zur Ruhe kommen

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach der Arbeit muss ich erst einmal abschalten.After work, I first need to unwind.
Im Urlaub kann ich endlich richtig abschalten.On vacation, I can finally truly relax.
Es fällt ihr schwer, am Wochenende von der Arbeit abzuschalten.It's hard for her to switch off from work on the weekend.

3.) "Stop paying attention or ignore something"

Definition: "To stop paying attention or ignore something."
Translation(s): tune out, ignore, block out, switch off
Synonym(s): ausblenden, ignorieren
Antonym(s): aufpassen
Related word(s): sich konzentrieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Während des Films konnte ich den Lärm von draußen völlig abschalten.During the movie, I could completely block out the noise from outside.
Er schaltet oft ab, wenn seine Eltern mit ihm schimpfen.He often tunes out when his parents scold him.
In stressigen Situationen schalte ich manchmal einfach ab.In stressful situations, I sometimes just switch off.

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