retrieval / call-off
der Abruf, die Abrufe
Loading your saved state.
retrieval
The requesting and receiving of data or information from a storage system such as a database or the internet.
Der Abruf der aktuellen Wetterdaten erfolgt automatisch jede Stunde.
The retrieval of the current weather data happens automatically every hour.
on call
Being ready to come to work or to an assignment immediately when needed.
Die Feuerwehrleute der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr sind ständig auf Abruf.
The volunteer firefighters are constantly on call.
call-off
In logistics and trade, the request for delivery of a partial quantity from a previously agreed overall order.
Die nächste Charge von Bauteilen wird erst nach schriftlichem Abruf durch die Produktionsleitung geliefert.
The next batch of components will only be delivered after a written call-off by production management.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abrufe |
| genitive | des Abrufs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abruf | die Abrufe |
| accusative | den Abruf | die Abrufe |
| dative | dem Abruf | den Abrufen |
| genitive | des Abrufs des Abrufes | der Abrufe |
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'Der Abruf' (retrieval/call-off) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'abrufen'. 'Abrufen' means to request something so that it is provided or fetched.
Sie können Ihren Kontostand online jederzeit abrufen.
You can retrieve your account balance online at any time.
The phrase 'auf Abruf' (on call) is a fixed combination. It means that someone must be ready at any time to work or to respond to an assignment. It is often used with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'stehen' (to stand/be available), or 'arbeiten' (to work).
Der Techniker hat heute Nacht Dienst auf Abruf.
The technician is on call tonight.
In this meaning, 'Abruf' (retrieval) is used almost exclusively in the context of computers, the internet, and databases. It is always about requesting digital information.
Der Abruf der Videos dauert bei langsamer Internetverbindung länger.
Retrieving the videos takes longer with a slow internet connection.
This meaning is technical language from the fields of trade and logistics. Here, an 'Abruf' (call-off) is the formal request to deliver part of a total quantity that has already been ordered.
Die Produktion fordert die benötigten Teile per Abruf aus dem Lager an.
Production requests the required parts from the warehouse by call-off.
access / raid
„Zugriff“ refers to the technical ability or authorization to access data. „Abruf“ means the specific process of requesting and receiving that data. When you are describing access alone, you use „Zugriff“; when you mean the transfer of the requested information, you use „Abruf“.
Der Abruf der gespeicherten Kundendaten dauert nur wenige Sekunden.
Retrieving the stored customer data takes only a few seconds.
Nur die Mitarbeiterin hat Zugriff auf die gespeicherten Kundendaten.
Only the employee has access to the stored customer data.
