Aussetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aussetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "interrupt", "suspend" or "cease".

Essential properties of "aussetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aussetzen
Simple past: setzte aus
Participle: ausgesetzt

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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 "aussetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Temporarily interrupt or suspend an activity"

Definition: "To temporarily interrupt or suspend an activity or process."
Translation(s): interrupt, suspend, cease, stop, postpone
Synonym(s): unterbrechen, einstellen, abbrechen
Antonym(s): fortsetzen
Related word(s): pausieren, stoppen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Arbeit vorübergehend aussetzen.We have to temporarily suspend the work.
Der Richter beschloss, die Verhandlung für eine Stunde auszusetzen.The judge decided to suspend the hearing for an hour.
Die Firma hat die Produktion aufgrund technischer Probleme ausgesetzt.The company has suspended production due to technical problems.

2.) "Expose to a dangerous or unpleasant situation"

Definition: "To expose someone or something to a dangerous or unpleasant situation."
Translation(s): expose, subject
Synonym(s): preisgeben, exponieren
Antonym(s): schützen
Related word(s): gefährden, riskieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie sollten Ihre Kinder nicht zu viel Sonnenlicht aussetzen.You should not expose your children to too much sunlight.
Der Bergsteiger war extremen Wetterbedingungen ausgesetzt.The mountaineer was exposed to extreme weather conditions.
Man darf Tiere nicht unnötigem Stress aussetzen.One must not subject animals to unnecessary stress.

3.) "Abandon or leave someone/something"

Definition: "To abandon or leave someone or something in a place."
Translation(s): abandon, leave, maroon, strand
Synonym(s): Verlassen, Zurücklassen
Antonym(s): Behalten
Related word(s): Wegwerfen, Aufgeben

📝 Some usage examples:

Es ist grausam, ein Haustier einfach auszusetzen.It is cruel to simply abandon a pet.
Die Mutter hat ihr Baby vor dem Krankenhaus ausgesetzt.The mother abandoned her baby in front of the hospital.
Jemanden im Stich zu lassen und auszusetzen ist strafbar.To leave someone in the lurch and abandon them is punishable.

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