Abblasen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abblasen" is used as verb with the meaning of "cancel", "call off" or "abandon".

Essential properties of "abblasen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abblasen
Simple past: blies ab
Participle: abgeblasen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abblasen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cancel or call off an event"

Definition: "To cancel or suspend a planned event or activity."
Translation(s): cancel, call off, abandon
Synonym(s): absagen, stornieren
Antonym(s): durchführen, stattfinden
Related word(s): Absage, Stornierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wegen des schlechten Wetters mussten wir das Konzert abblasen.Due to bad weather, we had to cancel the concert.
Der Chef hat das Meeting in letzter Minute abgeblasen.The boss called off the meeting at the last minute.
Wir sollten die Reise abblasen, wenn es zu gefährlich wird.We should call off the trip if it becomes too dangerous.

2.) "Stop air/gas flow from a device"

Definition: "To stop the flow of air or gas from a device."
Translation(s): blow off, vent, release pressure
Synonym(s): stoppen, unterbrechen
Antonym(s): fortsetzen, weiterleiten
Related word(s): Luftstrom, Gasleitung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Techniker musste das Ventil abblasen.The technician had to blow off the valve.
Bitte blasen Sie die Maschine ab, bevor Sie sie öffnen.Please blow off the machine before opening it.
Wir müssen den Druck abblasen, um die Reparatur durchzuführen.We need to release the pressure to carry out the repair.

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