No. 2,086 in German
verabschieden
To say goodbye or to adopt/pass (a law or resolution).
In a sentence
Wir haben uns gestern von unseren Freunden verabschiedet.
Yesterday, we said goodbye to our friends.
Here, 'verabschieden' is used reflexively to mean 'to say goodbye to someone'.
Das Parlament hat das neue Gesetz verabschiedet.
The parliament passed the new law.
In this context, 'verabschieden' means 'to pass or adopt' legislation or similar formal decisions.
Ich habe mich dazu verabschiedet, diese Aufgabe heute abzuschließen.
I decided to complete this task today.
'verabschieden' here is used figuratively, meaning 'to resolve or determine something'.
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