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die Weichen stellen

to set the course

Türkçe: rotayı belirlemek

Noun
die Weichen Pl.
Verb
stellen
Topic
Reise und Verkehr
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Metaphorical, neutral/formal

In a sentence

Which form of stellen fills the gap?

Der neue Geschäftsführer ____ die Weichen für die Digitalisierung.

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Der neue Geschäftsführer stellt die Weichen für die Digitalisierung.

How it is used

Means 'to set the course' or make crucial decisions shaping future outcomes. Metaphorical, neutral/formal. Use in a business strategy meeting when deciding next year's direction. Implies irreversible impact.

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