decommissioning
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decommissioning
The final taking out of service of a facility, business, or infrastructure, such as a power plant, factory, or railway line.
Die Stilllegung des alten Kohlebergwerks führte zum Verlust vieler Arbeitsplätze in der Region.
The decommissioning of the old coal mine led to the loss of many jobs in the region.
'Stilllegung' (decommissioning) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'stilllegen' (to shut down/decommission). This verb consists of 'still' (quiet) and 'legen' (to lay/put). Literally, it means to lay something to rest, that is, to take it out of service.
Die Firma musste den unrentablen Produktionszweig stilllegen.
The company had to shut down the unprofitable production division.
The word is mostly used for large facilities or infrastructure. Typical combinations are 'die Stilllegung eines Kraftwerks' (the decommissioning of a power plant), 'einer Fabrik' (of a factory), 'einer Mine' (of a mine), or 'einer Bahnstrecke' (of a railway line).
Die Anwohner protestierten gegen die geplante Stilllegung der Bahnstrecke.
The local residents protested against the planned decommissioning of the railway line.
'Stilllegung' (decommissioning) is a formal term from business, politics, and administration. You find it especially in official documents, reports, and the news.
Der Aufsichtsrat hat die endgültige Stilllegung des Standorts beschlossen.
The supervisory board has decided on the final decommissioning of the site.
attitude / setting
'die Einstellung' and 'die Stilllegung' can both mean that something is no longer continued or used. 'die Einstellung' is more general and fits procedures, production, or services. 'die Stilllegung' is used especially for large technical things or infrastructure, for example a power plant, a factory, or a railway line. The words can be confused because both refer to an official ending. If something is simply no longer offered or carried out, 'Einstellung' often fits. If a facility or route is taken out of service, 'Stilllegung' is more precise.
Die Stilllegung des alten Kraftwerks ist für nächstes Jahr geplant.
The decommissioning of the old power plant is planned for next year.
Die Einstellung der Buslinie ärgert viele Menschen im Dorf.
The discontinuation of the bus route annoys many people in the village.