No. 13,079 in German
abzustellen
"Abzustellen" means "to stop," "to park," or "to shut off," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Es ist wichtig, das Auto abzustellen, bevor man aussteigt.
It is important to park the car before getting out.
In this sentence, "abzustellen" refers to the action of parking a vehicle, indicating its cessation of movement in a stationary position.
Wir mussten unseren Plan abstellen, da die Umstände es nicht erlaubten.
We had to set aside our plan, as the circumstances did not allow it.
Here, "abstellen" is used metaphorically to mean 'to set aside' or 'abandon' a plan, showcasing its applicability outside of its literal sense.
Der Hausmeister wurde gebeten, die Heizung abzustellen.
The janitor was asked to turn off the heating.
In this sentence, "abstellen" is utilized to indicate 'turning off' a device or machine, signifying a stoppage of its function or operation.
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