αποσπώ — meaning in English

English meaning

• abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
• divert verb To change the direction or course of something.
• second adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.

Senses

αποσπώ is used for these senses in English:

• abstract (transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
• divert (transitive) To distract.
• second (transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.

abstract — full definition

1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

divert — full definition

1. verb To change the direction or course of something.
2. verb To draw someone's attention away from something.
3. verb To entertain or amuse someone.

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