verfügen
Translation
to have at one's disposal, to possess, to order, to decree
Examples
Er verfügt über viel Erfahrung.
He has a lot of experience.
Das Gericht verfügt die sofortige Freilassung.
The court orders the immediate release.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) verfügen to have sth. at one's disposal The company has modern technology at its disposal.
((et4)) verfügen to order/decree sth. The government decrees new measures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: besitzen, haben; anordnen, befehlen
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix) + 'fügen' (to fit, join). The sense evolved from 'arranging things' to 'having control over them' or 'ordering them'.
Memory Tips
Always learn it with 'über': 'verfügen über'. Think of having things 'joined' ('fügen') to you, under your control and disposal.