to relocate / shift
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to relocate
To move or relocate something, such as a factory, a place of residence, or an activity, to another place.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, seine Produktion komplett nach Asien zu verlagern.
The company decided to relocate its production completely to Asia.
to shift
For the emphasis or focus of something to shift to another area or another topic.
Im Laufe des Abends verlagerte sich das Gespräch von der Arbeit auf private Themen.
Over the course of the evening, the conversation shifted from work to private matters.
to shift
To shift one's body weight to another spot or another part of the body.
Der Redner verlagerte nervös sein Gewicht von einem Fuß auf den anderen.
The speaker nervously shifted his weight from one foot to the other.
The verb 'verlagern' (to relocate / shift) is derived from the noun 'das Lager' (place, site). The inseparable prefix 'ver-' expresses a change of place. So literally it means to bring something to another place.
Wegen des Lärms haben wir unseren Schlafplatz in ein anderes Zimmer verlagert.
Because of the noise, we relocated our sleeping spot to another room.
The verb can be used transitively or reflexively. 'Etwas verlagern' (to relocate/shift something) means that an actor actively moves something. 'Sich verlagern' (to shift) means that the focus shifts by itself.
Der Konzern verlagert viele Arbeitsplätze ins Ausland.
The corporation is relocating many jobs abroad.
In the meaning 'verlegen' (to relocate), the verb is often used in an economic context. Typical objects are: production, company headquarters, jobs, or the focus. As the destination, 'nach' or 'in' is often used.
Viele Firmen verlagern ihre Produktion in Länder mit niedrigeren Löhnen.
Many companies relocate their production to countries with lower wages.
When the focus or a topic shifts, the new topic is often introduced with the preposition 'auf' + accusative. Typical subjects are: the focus, the main emphasis, the discussion, the interest.
Das Interesse der Öffentlichkeit verlagerte sich auf den neuen Skandal.
The public's interest shifted to the new scandal.
to move / lay / misplace
Verlegen and verlagern can both refer to a change of location. Verlegen generally focuses on the new location of a business, department, or object. Verlagern emphasizes that an activity or function is carried out at another location; both words are possible for a company's headquarters.
Das Unternehmen verlagert seine Entwicklung nach Köln.
The company is relocating its development operations to Cologne.
Das Unternehmen verlegt seine Entwicklungsabteilung nach Köln.
The company is moving its development department to Cologne.
