Abrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "move away", "withdraw" or "distance oneself".

Essential properties of "abrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abrücken
Simple past: rückte ab
Participle: abgerückt

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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 "abrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move away from a position or idea"

Definition: "To move or distance oneself from a position or idea."
Translation(s): move away, withdraw, distance oneself
Synonym(s): entfernen, abweichen
Antonym(s): annähern, nähern
Related word(s): zurückziehen, abweichen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte nicht von seiner Meinung abrücken.He did not want to deviate from his opinion.
Die Truppen mussten von der Grenze abrücken.The troops had to withdraw from the border.
Sie entschied sich, von ihrem Plan abzurücken.She decided to move away from her plan.

2.) "To physically move something"

Definition: "To physically move something from its original place."
Translation(s): move, shift, pull away
Synonym(s): wegschieben, entfernen
Antonym(s): anbringen, befestigen
Related word(s): verschieben, wegnehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Tisch muss ein Stück abrücken.The table needs to be moved a bit.
Kannst du das Sofa ein wenig abrücken?Can you move the sofa a little?
Wir sollten das Regal von der Wand abrücken.We should move the shelf away from the wall.

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