large-scale operation
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large-scale operation
An extensive, coordinated operation by emergency services such as the police, fire department, or rescue services, which takes place during a major incident, a disaster, or a special dangerous situation.
Der Brand im Chemiewerk löste einen Großeinsatz mit über 200 Feuerwehrleuten aus.
The fire at the chemical plant triggered a large-scale operation involving over 200 firefighters.
The word is made up of “groß” (large) and “der Einsatz” (operation, mission). So it literally describes a large, extensive operation.
Der schwere Verkehrsunfall erforderte einen Großeinsatz auf der Autobahn.
The serious traffic accident required a large-scale operation on the highway.
A “Großeinsatz” (large-scale operation) almost always takes place in connection with the police, fire department, or rescue services. You often read or hear the word in news reports about accidents, fires, or major police operations.
Nach dem Banküberfall gab es einen Großeinsatz der Polizei in der gesamten Innenstadt.
After the bank robbery, there was a large-scale police operation throughout the entire city center.
It is often described what causes a “Großeinsatz” (large-scale operation). Typical verbs for this are “auslösen” (to trigger), “erfordern” (to require), or “zu etwas führen” (to lead to something).
Die Bombendrohung löste einen Großeinsatz am Flughafen aus.
The bomb threat triggered a large-scale operation at the airport.
operation / effort / use
'der Einsatz' and 'der Großeinsatz' both refer to an organized operation by emergency services such as the police, fire department, or rescue services. 'Einsatz' is the general term and can be small or large. 'Großeinsatz' is used only when especially many personnel are involved or the situation is very serious and extensive. The words can be confused because every 'Großeinsatz' is also an 'Einsatz'. But not every 'Einsatz' is a 'Großeinsatz'. If only one patrol car or one ambulance comes, you normally say 'Einsatz'. For a disaster or a major danger, 'Großeinsatz' fits.
Nach dem Brand in der Fabrik begann ein Großeinsatz mit vielen Rettungskräften.
After the fire in the factory, a large-scale operation involving many rescue workers began.
Am Nachmittag hatte die Feuerwehr einen Einsatz in unserer Straße.
In the afternoon, the fire department had an operation on our street.