in Aufruhr versetzen
to throw into turmoil
Türkçe: altüst etmek
Watch out. Common mistake: using with a single person instead of a group or system.
In a sentence
Which form of versetzen fills the gap?
Die Ankündigung ____ die gesamte Belegschaft in Aufruhr.
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Die Ankündigung versetzt die gesamte Belegschaft in Aufruhr.
How it is used
Means 'to throw into turmoil' — causing chaos or upheaval. Neutral register. Use when a new law disrupts an industry. Common mistake: using with a single person instead of a group or system.
Other verbs that go with Aufruhr
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
Other collocations built on versetzen
- in Angst (und Schrecken) versetzento terrify/throw into a state of fear
- in Aufregung versetzento throw someone into excitement
- jdn. in Begeisterung versetzento fill someone with enthusiasm
- etw. in Bewegung versetzento set something in motion/start something
- Berge versetzento move mountains
- in Erstaunen versetzento astonish or amaze someone
- jdn. in Furcht versetzento fill someone with fear
- sich in jds. Lage versetzento put oneself in someone's shoes
All 12 collocations built on versetzen
More from Konflikt und Risiko
- jdm. eine Falle stellento set a trap for someone
- mit dem Feuer spielento play with fire
- einen Diebstahl meldento report a theft
- nach Vergeltung streben / trachtento actively seek revenge
- Streit habento have a quarrel
All collocations in Konflikt und Risiko
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