Herunterfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Herunterfahren" is used as verb with the meaning of "shut down", "power off" or "turn off".

Essential properties of "herunterfahren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: herunterfahren
  • Simple past: fuhr herunter
  • Participle: heruntergefahren

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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 "herunterfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shut down an electronic system or device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte den Computer herunterfahren, bevor du gehst.Please shut down the computer before you leave.
  2. Ich werde das System herunterfahren, um es zu warten.I will shut down the system to maintain it.
  3. Vergiss nicht, den Laptop herunterzufahren.Don't forget to shut down the laptop.

2.) "To drive down a slope or path"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir fahren den Hügel herunter.We are driving down the hill.
  2. Er fährt die Straße herunter mit dem Fahrrad.He is riding his bike down the street.
  3. Sie fährt die Rampe herunter mit dem Auto.She is driving down the ramp with the car.
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