Abschließen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschließen" is used as verb with the meaning of "lock", "close securely" or "complete".

Essential properties of "abschließen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschließen
Simple past: schloss ab
Participle: abgeschlossen

irregularseparabletransitive

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 "abschließen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lock (a door, window)"

Definition: "To lock or close securely."
Translation(s): lock, close securely
Synonym(s): verschließen, zuschließen
Antonym(s): öffnen
Related word(s): Schloss, Schlüssel

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte schließe die Tür ab.Please lock the door.
Er hat das Fenster abgeschlossen, bevor er ging.He locked the window before he left.
Sie dürfen das Gebäude erst verlassen, wenn Sie es abgeschlossen haben.You may not leave the building until you have locked it.

2.) "To complete or finish successfully"

Definition: "To finish something, to complete successfully."
Translation(s): complete, finish, conclude, finalize
Synonym(s): beenden, vollenden
Antonym(s): beginnen
Related word(s): Abschluss, Ende

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir haben das Projekt erfolgreich abgeschlossen.We successfully completed the project.
Sie schließt ihre Studien dieses Jahr ab.She is finishing her studies this year.
Der Vertrag wurde gestern abgeschlossen.The contract was concluded yesterday.

3.) "To conclude (a contract/deal)"

Definition: "To conclude a contract, an agreement, or a negotiation."
Translation(s): conclude, sign, close (a deal), finalize
Synonym(s): vereinbaren, unterzeichnen
Related word(s): Vertrag, Vereinbarung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir haben einen neuen Vertrag abgeschlossen.We concluded a new contract.
Sie schließt gerade einen wichtigen Deal ab.She is currently closing an important deal.
Das Geschäft wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.The deal was successfully concluded.

4.) "To isolate or shut off"

Definition: "To isolate something or someone from their environment."
Translation(s): isolate, shut off, cut off, seclude
Synonym(s): isolieren, einschließen
Antonym(s): integrieren
Related word(s): Isolation, Einschluss

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Zimmer war komplett abgeschlossen.The room was completely isolated.
Er hat sich von der Außenwelt abgeschlossen.He shut himself off from the outside world.
Sie schließt ihre Gefühle ab.She shuts off her feelings.

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