German word

Vollzug

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlˌtsuːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounexecution

Example

Der Vollzug des Plans war erfolgreich.

The execution of the plan was successful.

Illustration for Vollzug (execution)

More examples

Im Vollzug der Vorschrift treten konkrete Pflichten in Kraft.

In the execution of the regulation, specific obligations come into force.

Core concept

An official plan crossing into completed, practical reality.

Common phrases

  • Vollzug der Anordnung

    execution of the order

  • Vollzug der Vorschrift

    execution of the regulation

Similar words

Durchführung: Carrying out a plan or procedure to achieve its intended purpose.
Umsetzung: Turning an idea or plan into practical action or a concrete result.
Ausführung: Performing specific tasks or steps to complete something.

Definition in German

Vollzug bedeutet die Ausführung und Erfüllung einer Maßnahme, besonders im rechtlichen oder administrativen Kontext.

Word origin

Vollzug combines voll, meaning 'full' or 'complete', with the inherited verb ziehen, 'draw' or 'move', through vollziehen for bringing something fully into effect.

Usage tips

  • Vollzug is a formal administrative noun, while everyday German often uses Durchführung or Umsetzung for carrying something out.

Other meanings

  • implementationnoun
  • carrying outnoun
  • fulfillmentnoun

Opposites

  • Nichterfüllungnon-fulfillmentnoun
  • Aussetzungsuspensionnoun

Related words

  • Vollzugsbehördeenforcement authoritynoun
  • vollziehbarenforceableadjective

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