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taking office
The formal act and point in time at which a person officially begins their work in an office, usually a public office.
Die Rede zum Amtsantritt des neuen Bürgermeisters wurde mit großem Interesse verfolgt.
The speech marking the new mayor's taking office was followed with great interest.
The word is made up of 'Amt' (public office) and 'Antritt' (beginning, commencement). So it literally describes the beginning or assumption of an office.
Der Amtsantritt der neuen Ministerin ist für nächste Woche geplant.
The new minister's taking office is planned for next week.
'Amtsantritt' (taking office) is used almost exclusively in the formal context of politics, government, or high positions in organizations. It refers to the official beginning of a term of office.
Die Presse berichtete ausführlich über den Amtsantritt des neuen UN-Generalsekretärs.
The press reported extensively on the new UN Secretary-General's taking office.
Common formulations are 'Rede zum Amtsantritt' (inaugural address / speech upon taking office) or references to the timing with the prepositions 'bei' (upon/at), 'vor' (before), or 'nach' (after).
Bei seinem Amtsantritt kündigte der Vorstandsvorsitzende große Veränderungen an.
Upon taking office, the CEO announced major changes.
resignation / withdrawal
'der Rücktritt' and 'der Amtsantritt' both belong to the topic of office, but they describe opposite moments. 'Amtsantritt' is the point in time or formal step when someone officially begins an office. 'Rücktritt' is the step by which someone voluntarily gives up that office again. So the difference is very practical: 'Amtsantritt' comes at the beginning of a term of office, while 'Rücktritt' ends it early or voluntarily.
Beim Amtsantritt versprach der neue Bürgermeister mehr Unterstützung für Familien.
On taking office, the new mayor promised more support for families.
Der Rücktritt der Ministerin wurde am Abend im Fernsehen gemeldet.
The minister's resignation was reported on television in the evening.