avblåsa

Avblåsa is a Swedish verb that translates to "to blow out," "to cancel," or "to call off" in English. Its usage can vary depending on the context.

When referring to a physical act, "avblåsa" can mean to extinguish a flame, such as blowing out a candle. In this sense, it denotes the act of putting an end to a light or fire.

More commonly, "avblåsa" is used in a figurative sense to mean canceling or calling off an event, activity, or plan. For example, one might "avblåsa ett möte" (cancel a meeting) or "avblåsa en konsert" (call off a concert). This implies a decision to stop something that was previously intended to happen.

The verb can also be used in contexts related to alarms or signals. For instance, an air-raid siren might be "avblåst" when the danger has passed, meaning it is turned off or canceled. Similarly, a warning signal might be "avblåst" once the situation is resolved.

The etymology of the word can be traced back to the Swedish words "av-" (off) and "blåsa" (to blow). This combination accurately reflects its meanings of either extinguishing something by blowing or signaling an end to something.