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
Einstellung can refer to stopping production, a process, or a service without specifying a particular duration. Stilllegung, by contrast, means the permanent decommissioning of a facility or operation. Use Stilllegung when the focus is on giving something up for the long term.
Die Stilllegung des alten Kraftwerks soll im nächsten Jahr beginnen.
Decommissioning of the old power plant is scheduled to begin next year.
Wegen des technischen Problems wurde die Einstellung der Produktion für einige Tage beschlossen.
Because of the technical problem, production was discontinued for a few days.
