vollziehen
Translation
to execute, to carry out, to perform, to consummate
Examples
Die Polizei vollzog den Haftbefehl.
The police executed the arrest warrant.
Ein Wandel hat sich in der Gesellschaft vollzogen.
A change has taken place in society.
Die Trauung wurde vom Bürgermeister vollzogen.
The wedding ceremony was performed by the mayor.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to execute, carry out (sth.) The judge executed the sentence.
((sich)) to take place, to occur A profound change is taking place in technology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausführen, durchführen, umsetzen.
Etymology
From 'voll' (full, complete) and 'ziehen' (to pull, draw). The idea is 'to pull something to its full completion'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pulling ('ziehen') a task or an order through to its 'full' ('voll') completion. This conveys the formal sense of 'to execute' or 'to carry out'.