absetzen

absetzen

"Absetzen" means to remove, discontinue, drop, or put down, depending on context.

In this context, 'absetzen' means to sell or distribute items commercially.

Ich möchte die Waren in verschiedenen Geschäften absetzen.

I want to sell the goods in different stores.

Here, 'absetzen' refers to safely setting down or landing an object, such as an airplane.

Der Pilot musste notlanden und das Flugzeug sicher absetzen.

The pilot had to make an emergency landing and safely set down the airplane.

In this usage, 'absetzen' means to cancel or discontinue something, such as a proposal.

Nach langen Diskussionen konnte die Regierung einen neuen Gesetzesentwurf absetzen.

After long discussions, the government was able to cancel a new legislative proposal.