Stilllegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stilllegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shut down", "to close" or "to decommission".

Essential properties of "stilllegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: stilllegen
Simple past: legte still
Participle: stillgelegt

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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 "stilllegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stop operations of a facility/machine"

Definition: "To stop operations of a facility or machine temporarily or permanently."
Translation(s): to shut down, to close, to decommission, to lay up
Synonym(s): abschalten, außer Betrieb setzen
Antonym(s): aktivieren, in Betrieb nehmen
Related word(s): Schließung, Abschaltung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Fabrik wurde aufgrund der Krise stillgelegt.The factory was shut down due to the crisis.
Wegen Wartungsarbeiten müssen wir die Maschine stilllegen.Due to maintenance work, we have to shut down the machine.
Das Kraftwerk wird vorübergehend stillgelegt.The power plant will be temporarily shut down.

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