ein|stellen
Translation
to hire, to adjust, to cease, to prepare for
Examples
Die Firma stellt neue Leute ein.
The company is hiring new people.
Bitte stellen Sie die Heizung ein.
Please adjust the heating.
Der Betrieb wurde letztes Jahr eingestellt.
The business was discontinued last year.
Wir müssen uns auf Regen einstellen.
We have to prepare for rain.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to hire sb. The company is hiring new employees.
((sth.)) to adjust sth. Can you please adjust the radio?
((sth.)) to cease/discontinue sth. The police have ceased the search.
((refl.)) ((for sth.)) to prepare for sth. We have to prepare for bad weather.
Similar Words
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in) and 'stellen' (to set, place). The various meanings come from this idea of 'setting something': setting a person into a role (hiring), setting a device (adjusting), setting an end to something (ceasing).
Memory Tips
The key is 'to set'. You can set a new employee in place, set a thermostat, set a stop to production, or set your mind for a challenge.