This is the 1345th most frequent German word.
abkommen
"Abkommen" can mean "agreement" or "treaty," and as a verb, it means "to stray" or "deviate."
Here, 'abkommen' is used in its meaning of 'to stray' or 'to deviate from something', typically a course or agreement.
Wir sollten sicherstellen, dass wir nicht vom Plan abkommen.
We should ensure that we don't deviate from the plan.
In this case, 'Abkommen' is a noun that means 'agreement,' often referring to a formal treaty or contract.
Ein Abkommen zwischen den Ländern wurde unterzeichnet.
An agreement between the countries was signed.
This usage reflects the action of straying or losing track, often used metaphorically or literally.