eine Debatte eröffnen

to formally open a debate, often by a chairperson

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Noun

Debatte f.

Verb

eröffnen

Topic

Kommunikation

In a sentence

Der Vorsitzende eröffnet die Debatte mit einer kurzen Rede.

How it is used

Means to formally open a debate, often by a chairperson. Formal. Use in parliament: 'Der Präsident eröffnet die Debatte.' Nuance: implies procedural start, not casual.

Other verbs that go with Debatte

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• eine Debatte führento conduct or hold a debate
• zur Debatte stehento be up for debate
• etw. zur Debatte stellento propose a topic for discussion
• eine Debatte anstoßento initiate a debate, often with a provocative point
• eine Debatte auslösento trigger or spark a debate, often unintentionally
• eine Debatte beginnento start a debate

All collocations with Debatte

Other collocations built on eröffnen

• eine Geschäft eröffnento open/start a business