This is the 2910th most frequent Russian word.
воздержаться
To abstain or refrain.
The word 'воздержаться' here means 'to refrain from' an action, indicating a deliberate choice to hold back from doing something.
Он решил воздержаться от комментариев.
He decided to refrain from commenting.
In this sentence, 'воздержаться' implies abstaining or avoiding something, showing self-control or discipline.
Попробуйте воздержаться от употребления сахара на неделю.
Try to abstain from consuming sugar for a week.
Here, 'воздержаться' is used in the context of abstaining from a formal action or decision, specifically from voting.