Festlegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Festlegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "determine", "establish" or "fix".

Essential properties of "festlegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: festlegen
Simple past: legte fest
Participle: festgelegt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "festlegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To definitively determine, establish, or fix something"

Definition: "To determine, establish, or fix something definitively."
Translation(s): determine, establish, fix, set, define
Synonym(s): bestimmen, definieren, fixieren
Antonym(s): aufheben
Related word(s): festsetzen, festschreiben, vereinbaren

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen einen Termin für das Meeting festlegen.We need to set a date for the meeting.
Die Regierung hat neue Richtlinien festgelegt.The government has established new guidelines.
Können wir die Preise für nächstes Jahr schon festlegen?Can we already fix the prices for next year?

2.) "To decide or commit to something"

Definition: "To decide or make a decision about something, often implying a commitment."
Translation(s): decide, commit, settle on, make up one's mind
Synonym(s): entscheiden, beschließen
Antonym(s): zweifeln
Related word(s): sich entscheiden, eine Entscheidung treffen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen uns festlegen, welche Strategie wir verfolgen wollen.We need to commit to which strategy we want to pursue.
Hast du dich schon festgelegt, welches Auto du kaufen möchtest?Have you already decided which car you want to buy?
Die Partei hat sich noch nicht auf einen Kandidaten festgelegt.The party has not yet committed to a candidate.

3.) "To precisely specify or define something"

Definition: "To specify or define something with precision."
Translation(s): specify, define, stipulate
Synonym(s): Spezifizieren, Präzisieren
Related word(s): genau angeben, konkretisieren

📝 Some usage examples:

In der Verordnung werden die Anforderungen genau festgelegt.The requirements are precisely specified in the regulation.
Wir müssen die Zuständigkeiten klar festlegen.We need to clearly define the responsibilities.
Im Vertrag sind alle Details festgelegt.All details are stipulated in the contract.

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