Abschirmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschirmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "shield", "protect" or "screen".

Essential properties of "abschirmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abschirmen
  • Simple past: schirmte ab
  • Participle: abgeschirmt

See full conjugation of abschirmen

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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 "abschirmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Protect or isolate from external influences/dangers"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Soldaten schirmten den Präsidenten vor den Demonstranten ab.The soldiers shielded the president from the demonstrators.
  2. Der Regenschirm schirmt uns vor dem Regen ab.The umbrella shields us from the rain.
  3. Die Firewall schirmt das Netzwerk vor Angriffen ab.The firewall shields the network from attacks.

2.) "Block or reduce radiation or sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wände schirmten den Lärm der Straße ab.The walls shielded the noise from the street.
  2. Der Helm schirmt die Strahlung ab.The helmet shields the radiation.
  3. Die spezielle Beschichtung schirmt elektromagnetische Felder ab.The special coating shields electromagnetic fields.
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