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Abzweigen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Abzweigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "divert", "branch off" or "turn off".
Essential properties of "abzweigen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: abzweigen
- Simple past: zweigte ab
- Participle: abgezweigt
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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 "abzweigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To divert something from its original route"
- Definition: "To divert something from its original route, especially in contexts of traffic or flow."
- Translation(s): divert, branch off, turn off
- Synonym(s): ableiten, umleiten
- Antonym(s): zusammenführen, vereinen
- Related word(s): Abzweigung, Abzweig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Fluss zweigt hier ab und fließt nach Süden.
- Wir müssen die Straße abzweigen, um den Stau zu vermeiden.
- Die Pipeline zweigt an dieser Stelle ab.
2.) "To allocate or divert resources/funds"
- Definition: "To take or allocate resources or funds from one use to another."
- Translation(s): allocate, divert, earmark, siphon off
- Synonym(s): umleiten, ablenken
- Antonym(s): konzentrieren, bündeln
- Related word(s): Umleitung, Umlenkung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Firma zweigt Gelder für das neue Projekt ab.
- Er zweigt einen Teil seines Gehalts für Reisen ab.
- Die Regierung zweigt Mittel für Bildung ab.