trennen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
- disconnect verb To break a connection between two things, such as a cable or a phone call.
- disjoin verb To separate; to disunite.
- layer noun A single thickness of material covering a surface, or one level in a stack of such materials.
- part noun A piece or portion of something larger.
- rip verb To tear something apart quickly and forcefully.
- section noun A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.
- segregate adj Separate; select.
- separate verb To divide something into parts, or to keep things or people apart from each other.
- sever verb To cut off or separate something completely, often abruptly.
- slit noun A long, narrow cut or opening.
- winnow verb To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
Senses
trennen is used for these senses in English:
- abstract (transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- break (transitive, with for) To (attempt to) disengage and flee to; to make a run for.
- cut To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
- cut (intransitive) To intersect or cross in such a way as to divide in half or nearly so.
- cut (transitive, slang) To make, negotiate; to finalise, conclude; to issue.
- cut out (intransitive) To stop working, to switch off; (of a person on the telephone etc.) to be inaudible, be disconnected.
- disconnect (transitive) To sever or interrupt a connection.
- hyphenate (transitive) to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the line.
abstract — full definition
- noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
- adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
- verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.
break — full definition
- verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
- verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
- verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
- verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
- noun A short pause or rest from an activity.