abgeklemmt

Abgeklemmt is the past participle of the German verb abklemmen and is used as an adjective to denote something that has been disconnected, isolated, or separated, typically by removing clamps, disconnecting connectors, or opening a circuit. The prefix ab- conveys separation, and klemmen means to clamp or pin.

In technical contexts, abgeklemmt describes the safe state of components that have been detached from a power supply or circuit. For example, die Batterie ist abgeklemmt means the battery has been disconnected, ensuring there is no live connection. Likewise, eine Leitung abgeklemmt indicates that a line or cable has been disconnected. The term is common in electrical engineering, automotive maintenance, and industrial settings.

In broader usage, abgeklemmt can also refer to a system or process that is temporarily blocked or not functioning due to disconnection. For instance, die Verbindung zum Server ist abgeklemmt describes a severed network connection, while der Sender ist abgeklemmt could refer to a cut-off radio or TV signal. The expression appears in both technical documentation and everyday language.

See also: abklemmen; Klemme; electrical isolation.