German word

ausstellen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛlən/

Meaning

  • verbturn off

Example

Bitte stellen Sie das Licht aus, bevor Sie gehen.

Please turn off the light before you leave.

Illustration for ausstellen (turn off)

More examples

Die Behörde hat mir einen neuen Pass ausgestellt.

The authority issued me a new passport.

Core concept

Something is put out of active use, or put out for others to receive or see.

Common phrases

  • stelle das Licht aus

    turn off the light

  • stelle den Fernseher aus

    turn off the TV

Similar words

ausmachen: Turn off an electric light or other source of light.
ausschalten: Cut the power to a device so it stops operating.
abschalten: Stop a machine or system by disabling its function.
abstellen: Stop the power or supply to a device so it becomes inactive.

Definition in German

ein Gerät oder Licht durch Trennen der Stromzufuhr abschalten

Word origin

The separable compound combines aus- ('out') with stellen ('put or place'), extending from putting a device out of operation to putting documents or objects out for others.

Usage tips

  • For devices, ausschalten and ausmachen are often more idiomatic than ausstellen in everyday speech.

Other meanings

  • issueverb
  • exhibitverb

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