Verb

ab|haken

Translation

to check off, to tick off, to write off

Ich muss die Punkte auf der Liste abhaken.

I have to check off the items on the list.

Das Thema können wir jetzt abhaken.

We can write off that topic now.

((sth.)) to check sth. off Can you abhaken this item?

Synonyms: erledigen, ankreuzen; Antonyms: anfangen, beginnen

From 'ab-' (off, indicating completion) and 'haken' (to hook). The idea is to put a hook (a checkmark) next to an item to mark it as 'off' the list.

Imagine taking a task 'off' (ab-) your to-do list by making a little 'hook' (Haken), which is a checkmark.