aus|stellen
Translation
to exhibit, to issue, to turn off, to display
Examples
Das Museum stellt neue Kunstwerke aus.
The museum is exhibiting new works of art.
Der Arzt stellt ein Rezept aus.
The doctor issues a prescription.
Bitte stellen Sie den Motor aus.
Please turn off the engine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to exhibit sth. The museum is exhibiting new works of art.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to issue sth. to sb. The doctor issues a prescription to me.
((sth.)) to turn sth. off Can you please turn off the radio?
Similar Words
Synonyms: to exhibit, to present; Antonyms: to pack up
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'stellen' (to place, to put). Literally 'to place out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'placing' (stellen) something 'out' (aus) for people to see (to exhibit) or 'placing out' a document (to issue).