an|treten
Translation
started, taken up, competed, lined up
Examples
Er hat seine neue Stelle angetreten.
He has started his new job.
Die Mannschaft ist zum Wettkampf angetreten.
The team competed in the competition.
Die Soldaten sind vor dem General angetreten.
The soldiers lined up in front of the general.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to take up (a position, an office) He has taken up his new post.
((zu+3)) to compete in (sth.) She competed in the race.
((gegen+4)) to compete against (sb.) He competed against the champion.
Similar Words
begun, started, lined up
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (on, at) and the verb 'treten' (to step, tread). Literally 'to step up to'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'stepping up' ('antreten') to a new job, a starting line, or into formation.