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.
displacement
In medicine, the displacement of an organ, bone, or tissue from its normal position.
Die Röntgenaufnahme zeigte eine leichte Verlagerung des fünften Lendenwirbels.
The X-ray showed a slight displacement of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
'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
Both words can refer to a change in location or distribution. „Die Verlegung“ tends to emphasize that a particular establishment is moved to a new location; „die Verlagerung“ can refer more generally to activities, capacities, or a focus. „Verlegung“ fits a new operating location, while „Verlagerung“ is often used for production or focus.
Die Verlagerung der Produktion nach Leipzig soll im nächsten Jahr beginnen.
The relocation of production to Leipzig is scheduled to begin next year.
Die Verlegung des Betriebs nach Leipzig soll im nächsten Jahr beginnen.
The relocation of the business to Leipzig is scheduled to begin next year.
