Definition of "abut" in inglés

verb

1. (intransitive) To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land)

   • It was a time when Germany still abutted upon Russia.
   • His land abuts on the road.

2. (transitive) To border upon; be next to; abut on; be adjacent to.

verb

1. (intransitive) To lean against on one end; to end on, of a part of a building or wall.