Absetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Absetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to discontinue", "to stop" or "to suspend".

Essential properties of "absetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: absetzen
Simple past: setzte ab
Participle: abgesetzt

regularseparabletransitive

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 "absetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stop, interrupt, or suspend an action"

Definition: "To stop doing something, to interrupt or suspend an action."
Translation(s): to discontinue, to stop, to suspend, to interrupt
Synonym(s): unterbrechen, einstellen, aufhören
Antonym(s): fortsetzen
Related word(s): beenden, stoppen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Arbeit für heute absetzen.We have to stop working for today.
Der Arzt riet ihm, das Medikament abzusetzen.The doctor advised him to discontinue the medication.
Die Sitzung wurde aufgrund technischer Probleme abgesetzt.The meeting was suspended due to technical problems.

2.) "To deposit or place something"

Definition: "To deposit or place something in a location."
Translation(s): to put down, to set down, to deposit, to place
Synonym(s): abstellen, ablegen, hinstellen
Antonym(s): entfernen
Related word(s): platzieren, positionieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte setzen Sie die Kiste vorsichtig ab.Please set the box down carefully.
Er setzte das Glas auf dem Tisch ab.He put the glass down on the table.
Die Katze setzte ihr Junges sanft ab.The cat gently put down its young.

3.) "To dismiss someone from office"

Definition: "To dismiss someone from their office or position."
Translation(s): to dismiss, to depose, to remove, to unseat
Synonym(s): entlassen, entheben, abberufen
Antonym(s): ernennen
Related word(s): kündigen, feuern

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Vorstand beschloss, den Manager abzusetzen.The board decided to dismiss the manager.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde von seinem Posten abgesetzt.The corrupt official was removed from his post.
Sie drohten damit, den Präsidenten abzusetzen.They threatened to depose the president.

4.) "To sell or dispatch goods"

Definition: "To sell or dispatch goods."
Translation(s): to sell, to market, to dispose of
Synonym(s): verkaufen, veräußern
Antonym(s): kaufen
Related word(s): vertreiben, vermarkten

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Händler konnte alle Waren schnell absetzen.The dealer was able to sell all goods quickly.
Es war schwierig, die alten Modelle abzusetzen.It was difficult to sell the old models.
Wir müssen diese Produkte bis zum Monatsende absetzen.We have to sell these products by the end of the month.

5.) "To visually separate or differentiate"

Definition: "To visually separate or differentiate."
Translation(s): to stand out, to contrast, to differentiate, to set off
Synonym(s): abheben, unterscheiden, kontrastieren
Antonym(s): vereinigen
Related word(s): hervorheben, abgrenzen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die helle Farbe setzt sich deutlich vom dunklen Hintergrund ab.The light color clearly stands out from the dark background.
Der Text sollte sich klar vom Hintergrund absetzen.The text should clearly stand out from the background.
Die Überschrift setzt sich durch ihre Größe vom Rest des Textes ab.The heading stands out from the rest of the text due to its size.

Search more words →