Umstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "rearrange", "move" or "reposition".

Essential properties of "umstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: umstellen
  • Simple past: stellte um
  • Participle: umgestellt

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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 "umstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Change position or arrangement"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die Möbel im Wohnzimmer umstellen.We need to rearrange the furniture in the living room.
  2. Kannst du bitte die Bücher im Regal umstellen?Can you please rearrange the books on the shelf?
  3. Die Firma hat ihre Produktionsprozesse umgestellt.The company has reorganized its production processes.

2.) "Adapt or change a system/method"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen unsere Strategie umstellen.We need to change our strategy.
  2. Die Fabrik hat auf umweltfreundliche Produktion umgestellt.The factory has switched to environmentally friendly production.
  3. Er musste seine Ernährung aus gesundheitlichen Gründen umstellen.He had to change his diet for health reasons.

3.) "Surround or encircle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei hat das Gebäude umstellt.The police have surrounded the building.
  2. Die Jäger haben den Wald umstellt, um das Wild zu fangen.The hunters surrounded the forest to catch the game.
  3. Die Demonstranten wurden von Sicherheitskräften umstellt.The demonstrators were surrounded by security forces.
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