etw. in Dienst nehmen
to start using something after preparation, e
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In a sentence
Die Feuerwehr nimmt das neue Löschfahrzeug in Dienst.
How it is used
Means to start using something after preparation, e.g., a new system or vehicle. Formal register, used in technical/organizational contexts. A company 'nimmt eine neue Software in Dienst.' Implies official launch.
Other verbs that go with Dienst
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
- in (den) Dienst stellento make something operational or available for use
- im Dienst stehensomething/someone is currently operational or on active duty
- den Dienst quittierento formally resign from a job or position, especially military/civil service
- jdm. einen Dienst erweisento perform a helpful act or favor for someone
Other collocations built on nehmen
- Abschied nehmen von+Dat.to bid farewell to
- seinen Abschied nehmento take one's leave
- Abstand nehmen von+Dat.to distance oneself from something
- sich in Acht nehmen vor+Dat.to be careful/watch out for a danger
- einen Anfang nehmento get under way
- etw. / jdn. in Anspruch nehmento use/claim something
- etw. in Angriff nehmento tackle/start something energetically
- Anstoß nehmen an+Dat.to take offense at something
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