ein|stellen
Translation
to hire, to adjust, to cease, to prepare for
Examples
Die Firma stellt neue Leute ein.
The company is hiring new people.
Bitte stellen Sie die Heizung ein.
Please adjust the heating.
Der Betrieb wurde letztes Jahr eingestellt.
The operation was discontinued last year.
Wir müssen uns auf Regen einstellen.
We have to prepare for rain.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to hire sb. The company is hiring new employees.
((sth.)) to adjust sth. Can you please adjust the radio?
((sth.)) to cease/discontinue sth. The police have ceased the search.
((refl.)) ((on sth.)) to prepare for sth. We have to prepare for bad weather.
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Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) + 'stellen' (to put, set). The meanings derive from 'setting something in place': setting an employee in a job, setting a dial, setting an activity to a stop.
Memory Tips
Think of the core meaning 'to set'. You 'set' a person in a job (hire), 'set' a machine (adjust), 'set' aside an activity (cease), and 'set' your mind (prepare for).