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Vorgehen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Vorgehen" is mainly used as verb meaning "proceed", "act" or "take action". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Vorgehen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: vorgehen
- Simple past: ging vor
- Participle: vorgegangen
irregularseparableintransitive
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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Vorgehen
- Plural: die Vorgehen
Meanings of "Vorgehen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To proceed, to act, to take action"
"Vorgehen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To act or proceed in a certain way to achieve a goal or resolve a situation."
- Translation(s): proceed, act, take action, go about, deal with
- Synonym(s): Handeln, Verfahren, Agieren
- Related word(s): Vorgehensweise, Vorgehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen systematisch vorgehen, um das Problem zu lösen.
- Wie sollen wir in dieser Situation vorgehen?
- Die Polizei wird gegen die Demonstranten vorgehen.
2.) "To advance, to move forward, to be fast (clock)"
"Vorgehen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To advance or move forward in space or time."
- Translation(s): advance, move forward, go ahead, be fast (clock)
- Synonym(s): Voranschreiten, Vorwärtsgehen
- Antonym(s): Zurückgehen
- Related word(s): Vorwärts, Vorangehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Truppen gingen langsam vor.
- Bitte gehen Sie ein paar Schritte vor.
- Die Uhr geht fünf Minuten vor.
3.) "Approach, procedure, course of action"
"Vorgehen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A manner of acting or proceeding to achieve a goal or resolve a situation."
- Translation(s): approach, procedure, course of action, method, strategy
- Synonym(s): Vorgehensweise, Verfahren, Methode
- Related word(s): Herangehensweise, Strategie
📝 Some usage examples:
- Unser Vorgehen in dieser Angelegenheit muss gut geplant sein.
- Das Vorgehen der Regierung wurde stark kritisiert.
- Können Sie mir Ihr Vorgehen bei diesem Projekt erklären?