die Schaltstelle
Translation
control point, switching point, command centre, interface
Examples
Die Schaltstelle koordiniert alle Operationen.
The control point coordinates all operations.
Er arbeitet in der zentralen Schaltstelle des Unternehmens.
He works in the company's central command centre.
Grammar Patterns
to coordinate ((sth.)) to coordinate ((all operations)) The control point coordinates all operations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Zentrale, das Kontrollzentrum, die Schnittstelle
Etymology
From 'schalten' (to switch, control) and 'Stelle' (place, point). Literally a 'control point' or 'switching place'.
Memory Tips
Think of a central place ('Stelle') from where everything is controlled or switched ('schalten'), like a mission control room.