Verabschieden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verabschieden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to say goodbye", "to bid farewell" or "to take leave".

Essential properties of "verabschieden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verabschieden
Simple past: verabschiedete
Participle: verabschiedet

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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 "verabschieden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To say goodbye or bid farewell"

Definition: "To say goodbye or bid farewell to someone."
Translation(s): to say goodbye, to bid farewell, to take leave
Synonym(s): Abschied nehmen, sich trennen, Lebewohl sagen
Antonym(s): begrüßen
Related word(s): Abschied, Trennung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss mich jetzt verabschieden, es ist spät.I have to say goodbye now, it's late.
Sie verabschiedete sich herzlich von ihren Freunden.She warmly said goodbye to her friends.
Wir verabschieden uns und wünschen eine gute Reise.We say goodbye and wish you a good trip.

2.) "To formally approve or adopt a law/resolution"

Definition: "To formally approve or adopt a law or resolution."
Translation(s): to pass (a law), to adopt (a resolution), to approve
Synonym(s): beschließen, Annehmen, Erlassen
Related word(s): Gesetz, Beschluss

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Parlament hat gestern ein neues Gesetz verabschiedet.Yesterday, Parliament passed a new law.
Die Regierung will nächste Woche den Haushalt verabschieden.The government wants to pass the budget next week.
Der Vorstand hat einstimmig die neue Richtlinie verabschiedet.The board unanimously adopted the new guideline.

3.) "To dismiss someone from a job"

Definition: "To dismiss or let go someone from a job or position."
Translation(s): to dismiss, to fire, to let go, to retire (someone)
Synonym(s): entlassen, kündigen
Antonym(s): einstellen
Related word(s): Kündigung, Entlassung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Trainer wurde nach der Niederlage verabschiedet.The coach was dismissed after the defeat.
Die Firma musste leider einige Mitarbeiter verabschieden.Unfortunately, the company had to let go of some employees.
Er wurde ehrenvoll in den Ruhestand verabschiedet.He was honorably retired.

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