GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

ablaufen

take place; proceed

Bevor die Führung beginnt, erklärt sie, wie die Besichtigung abläuft.

Before the tour begins, she explains how the visit will proceed.

expire; lose validity

Mein Ausweis läuft im nächsten Monat ab, deshalb habe ich bereits einen Termin beantragt.

My identity card expires next month, so I have already requested an appointment.

drain away; flow off

Wenn der Abfluss verstopft ist, kann das Wasser nicht richtig ablaufen.

If the drain is blocked, the water cannot drain away properly.

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