No. 2,577 in German
absetzen
"Absetzen" means to remove, discontinue, drop, or put down, depending on context.
In a sentence
Ich möchte die Waren in verschiedenen Geschäften absetzen.
I want to sell the goods in different stores.
In this context, 'absetzen' means to sell or distribute items commercially.
Der Pilot musste notlanden und das Flugzeug sicher absetzen.
The pilot had to make an emergency landing and safely set down the airplane.
Here, 'absetzen' refers to safely setting down or landing an object, such as an airplane.
Nach langen Diskussionen konnte die Regierung einen neuen Gesetzesentwurf absetzen.
After long discussions, the government was able to cancel a new legislative proposal.
In this usage, 'absetzen' means to cancel or discontinue something, such as a proposal.
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