Verb

ab|heben

Translation

to withdraw (money), to take off (plane), to lift, to stand out

Ich muss Geld vom Konto abheben.

I have to withdraw money from the account.

Das Flugzeug wird pünktlich abheben.

The plane will take off on time.

Er hebt sich von den anderen ab.

He stands out from the others.

Kannst du bitte den Hörer abheben?

Can you please pick up the receiver?

((sth.)) to withdraw sth. I would like to withdraw 100 Euros.

(intransitive) to take off The plane took off on time.

((oneself)) ((from sb./sth.)) to stand out from sb./sth. She stands out from the others through her talent.

Synonyms: Geld ziehen (to withdraw money), starten (to take off); Antonyms: einzahlen (to deposit), landen (to land)

From 'ab-' (off, away) and 'heben' (to lift). Literally 'to lift off'.

Think of 'lifting' money 'off' an account, or a plane 'lifting off' the ground.