die Einzelmaßnahme
Translation
individual measures, specific actions, single steps
Examples
Wir brauchen konkrete Einzelmaßnahmen.
We need concrete individual measures.
Die Regierung hat mehrere Einzelmaßnahmen beschlossen.
The government has decided on several individual measures.
Grammar Patterns
to take/implement ((sth.)) to take individual measures The company is taking individual measures to cut costs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: action, step, procedure; Antonyms: package deal, overall concept
Etymology
Composed of 'Einzel-' (single, individual) and 'Maßnahme' (measure). 'Maß' (measure) + 'nahme' (from 'nehmen', to take), literally 'a single taken measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'individual measures' taken as part of a larger plan.