relocation / shift
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relocation / shift
The shifting or moving of something from one place, position, or focus to another. This can refer to physical objects, but also to abstract things such as production, focus, or responsibility.
Die Verlagerung der Produktion ins Ausland führte zu Jobverlusten im Inland.
The relocation of production abroad led to job losses at home.
'Die Verlagerung' (relocation/shift) is the noun form of the verb 'verlagern' (to relocate/shift). The verb means to move something to another place or to change the focus. The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun.
Die Firma plant, ihren Hauptsitz zu verlagern.
The company is planning to relocate its headquarters.
The word is often used in a construction that names the starting point and destination. Typical patterns are 'die Verlagerung von A nach B' (the relocation from A to B) or 'die Verlagerung von A auf B' (the shift from A to B).
Die Verlagerung des Fokus von der Theorie auf die Praxis war erfolgreich.
The shift in focus from theory to practice was successful.
The word is frequently used in economic and organizational contexts. Typical combinations are 'die Verlagerung von Arbeitsplätzen' (the relocation of jobs), 'die Verlagerung der Produktion' (the relocation of production), or 'die Verlagerung des Schwerpunkts' (the shift in focus).
Die Verlagerung des Schwerpunkts im Projekt hat zu besseren Ergebnissen geführt.
The shift in focus within the project led to better results.
This meaning of 'Verlagerung' (displacement) is limited to medical terminology. In everyday language, you would not hear this term used for displaced organs or bones.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine Verlagerung der Bandscheibe.
The doctor diagnosed a displacement of the intervertebral disc.
relocation / installation / blockage
'die Verlegung' and 'die Verlagerung' both describe something being moved to another place or position. 'die Verlegung' is often used for appointments, events, rooms, or the professional installation of cables, pipes, and flooring. 'die Verlagerung' sounds more natural when a focus, production, or responsibility moves to another place or into another area. The words can be confused because both have to do with a change. As a guide: for an appointment or a line/cable, 'Verlegung' is more likely; for a focus or production, 'Verlagerung' is more likely.
Die Verlagerung der Produktion ins Ausland sorgt im Team für Unsicherheit.
The relocation of production abroad is causing uncertainty in the team.
Wegen der Baustelle plant die Firma die Verlegung der Stromkabel.
Because of the construction site, the company is planning the installation of the power cables.