Abstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to put down", "to place" or "to set down".

Essential properties of "abstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abstellen
  • Simple past: stellte ab
  • Participle: abgestellt

See full conjugation of abstellen

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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 "abstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To place something down or park a vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte stellen Sie Ihr Fahrrad im Hof ab.Please park your bicycle in the yard.
  2. Ich muss mein Auto in der Garage abstellen.I have to park my car in the garage.
  3. Können Sie die Kisten bitte hier abstellen?Can you please put the boxes down here?

2.) "To turn off or disconnect an apparatus"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Vergiss nicht, den Herd abzustellen, bevor du gehst.Don't forget to turn off the stove before you leave.
  2. Wir müssen das Wasser abstellen, um das Rohr zu reparieren.We have to turn off the water to repair the pipe.
  3. Bitte stellen Sie Ihr Handy während der Vorstellung ab.Please switch off your mobile phone during the performance.

3.) "To stop or discontinue an activity or process"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Firma musste die Produktion vorübergehend abstellen.The company had to temporarily stop production.
  2. Wir müssen diese schlechte Angewohnheit abstellen.We need to stop this bad habit.
  3. Der Trainer hat das Training wegen des Regens abgestellt.The coach stopped the training because of the rain.
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