commissioning
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commissioning
The process of officially putting a new machine, facility, or system into operation and starting regular use.
Die Inbetriebnahme des neuen Kraftwerks ist für nächsten Monat geplant.
The commissioning of the new power plant is planned for next month.
'Inbetriebnahme' (commissioning) is a noun formed from the fixed verb phrase 'etwas in Betrieb nehmen' (to put something into operation). It literally describes the act of 'taking' something 'into operation,' meaning to start it.
Der Techniker ist für die Inbetriebnahme der neuen Heizungsanlage verantwortlich.
The technician is responsible for the commissioning of the new heating system.
This word belongs to technical and official language. It is mainly used in technical, business, or official contexts when referring to machines, software, factories, or large projects.
Vor der Inbetriebnahme der Software müssen alle Mitarbeiter geschult werden.
Before the commissioning of the software, all employees must be trained.
The verb that describes the action is 'in Betrieb nehmen' (to put into operation). The noun 'die Inbetriebnahme' (commissioning) refers to the event itself.
Wir werden die neue Produktionslinie nächste Woche in Betrieb nehmen.
We will put the new production line into operation next week.
activation
Both words can refer to making a technical system operational. „Inbetriebnahme“ emphasizes the official start of regular operation for a new machine or facility. „Aktivierung“ is broader and can also refer to individual functions or an active state.
Nach der Inbetriebnahme lief die neue Anlage im regulären Betrieb.
After commissioning, the new facility began regular operation.
Die Aktivierung der neuen Funktion dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
Activating the new feature took only a few minutes.
