aufhören

Definitions of aufhören
  1. verb
    break partially but keep its integrity
    synonyms: abbrechen
  2. verb
    prevent completion
    synonyms: abbrechen
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    types:
    unterbrechen
    make a break in
    pausieren, rasten, ruhen, stocken
    cease an action temporarily
    einwerfen
    to insert between other elements
    type of:
    beenden, beendigen, enden, terminieren
    bring to an end or halt
  3. verb
    choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
    synonyms: aussteigen, austreten
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    type of:
    aussuchen, bevorzugen, optieren, präferieren
    select as an alternative over another
  4. verb
    move out or away
    synonyms: aussteigen, austreten
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    antonyms:
    einfahren
    of trains; move into (a station)
    type of:
    gehen, weggehen
    go away from a place
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