der Ablauf
Translation
process, procedure, sequence, expiration
Examples
Der genaue Ablauf ist noch unklar.
The exact procedure is still unclear.
Achten Sie auf das Ablaufdatum.
Pay attention to the expiration date.
Der Ablauf der Veranstaltung war perfekt.
The sequence of the event was perfect.
Grammar Patterns
the process/sequence of sth. ((der Ablauf von et3)) The process of the conference was well planned.
after the expiration of the deadline ((nach Ablauf der Frist)) We can't do anything after the deadline expires.
Similar Words
der Prozess (process), das Verfahren (procedure), die Frist (deadline)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down) + 'Lauf' (run, course). It signifies the 'running down' or 'running its course' of a process or time.
Memory Tips
Imagine a process 'running off' ('ablaufen') its track from start to finish. This entire 'run' is the 'Ablauf'.