Abtreten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abtreten" is used as verb with the meaning of "resign", "step down" or "cede".

Essential properties of "abtreten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: abtreten
  • Simple past: trat ab
  • Participle: abgetreten

See full conjugation of abtreten

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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 "abtreten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To resign from a position or cede control"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste seinen Posten als Vorsitzender abtreten.He had to resign his post as chairman.
  2. Nach dem Skandal entschied er sich, die Position abzutreten.After the scandal, he decided to step down from the position.
  3. Sie wird das Amt zum Jahresende abtreten.She will relinquish the office at the end of the year.

2.) "To transfer property or rights"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Grundstück an seinen Bruder abgetreten.He transferred the property to his brother.
  2. Die Firma wird die Patente an ein anderes Unternehmen abtreten.The company will assign the patents to another company.
  3. Sie hat ihre Anteile an der Firma abgetreten.She transferred her shares in the company.

3.) "To formally leave a place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach der Rede musste er die Bühne abtreten.After the speech, he had to leave the stage.
  2. Die Soldaten wurden angewiesen, das Feld abzutreten.The soldiers were ordered to leave the field.
  3. Er wird nach dem Meeting den Raum abtreten.He will leave the room after the meeting.
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