Abstecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abstecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "mark out", "stake out" or "delimit".

Essential properties of "abstecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abstecken
Simple past: steckte ab
Participle: abgesteckt

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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 "abstecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Delimit or mark an area"

Definition: "To delimit or mark an area or territory."
Translation(s): mark out, stake out, delimit, peg out
Synonym(s): begrenzen, markieren, abgrenzen
Antonym(s): erweitern, öffnen
Related word(s): abgrenzen, markieren, stecken

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen das Gelände mit Pfosten abstecken.We need to mark out the area with posts.
Er hat die Grenzen seines Gartens abgesteckt.He marked out the boundaries of his garden.
Bevor wir bauen, sollten wir das Grundstück abstecken.Before we build, we should mark out the plot.

2.) "Define goals or limits"

Definition: "To define or establish goals or limits."
Translation(s): define, set, outline, establish
Synonym(s): festlegen, bestimmen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vernachlässigen
Related word(s): festlegen, bestimmen, planen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Ziele für das Projekt abstecken.We need to define the goals for the project.
Er hat die nächsten Schritte klar abgesteckt.He clearly outlined the next steps.
Bevor wir weitermachen, sollten wir die Prioritäten abstecken.Before we proceed, we should define the priorities.

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