Phrase
in Betrieb nehmen
Pronunciation: /ʔɪn bəˈtʁiːp ˈneːmən/
to commission, to put into operation
A2
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Meanings
Phrase
- to commission, to put into operation
Example sentence
Morgen wollen wir die neue Anlage in Betrieb nehmen.
We want to put the new system into operation tomorrow.
Word forms
feste Wendung+ Akkusativ
Usage
- eine Maschine in Betrieb nehmen — The machine being commissioned is an accusative object.
- nimmt ... in Betrieb — The finite verb changes position; in Betrieb stays together.
Die Werkstatt nimmt nächste Woche einen neuen Ofen in Betrieb.
The workshop is putting a new kiln into operation next week.