This is the 13079th most frequent German word.
abzustellen
"Abzustellen" means "to stop," "to park," or "to shut off," depending on the context.
In this sentence, "abzustellen" refers to the action of parking a vehicle, indicating its cessation of movement in a stationary position.
Es ist wichtig, das Auto abzustellen, bevor man aussteigt.
It is important to park the car before getting out.
Here, "abstellen" is used metaphorically to mean 'to set aside' or 'abandon' a plan, showcasing its applicability outside of its literal sense.
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.
In this sentence, "abstellen" is utilized to indicate 'turning off' a device or machine, signifying a stoppage of its function or operation.