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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.
seizure of power
Amtsantritt and Machtübernahme can both describe the beginning of political leadership. Amtsantritt is the official beginning of a person's work in an office. Machtübernahme, by contrast, refers to gaining actual political control and can also take place undemocratically or by force.
Nach der Wahl verlief der Amtsantritt des Präsidenten nach den offiziellen Regeln.
After the election, the president's assumption of office followed the official procedures.
Nach dem Umsturz erfolgte die Machtübernahme des Generals mit Gewalt.
After the coup, the general seized power by force.
