Abstaining Meaning in English
word · lemma: abstain
æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/, /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ
ub-STAY-ning
ɐbstˈeɪnɪŋ
ub-STAY-ning
Definition
Choosing not to do or take part in something, especially avoiding a particular activity, food, drink, or vote.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal and official contexts, especially about voting or self-control (like "abstaining from alcohol"). Common with 'from': 'abstaining from...'. Not used for casual refusals or preferences.
Spanish: abstenersePortuguese (BR): abster-sePortuguese (PT): abster-seChinese (Simplified): 弃权 - 戒除Chinese (Traditional): 棄權 - 戒除Hindi: परहेज़ करनाArabic: الامتناعBengali: বিরত থাকা - Abstain (ভোট বা ব্যবহার সংক্রান্ত)Russian: воздерживатьсяJapanese: 控えるVietnamese: kiêng - tránh (khỏi làm gì đó)Korean: 자제하다Turkish: çekimser kalmak - uzak durmakUrdu: پرہیز کرناIndonesian: menahan diri
Example Sentences
She is abstaining from sweets during Lent.
basic
Three members are abstaining from the vote.
basic
He is abstaining from alcohol this month.
basic
After last year’s experience, I’m abstaining from gambling for good.
natural
I’m not dieting, just abstaining from junk food for a while.
natural
By abstaining from commenting, she avoided getting involved in the argument.
natural