verfügen
Translation
to have at one's disposal, to possess, to order, to decree
Examples
Er verfügt über viel Erfahrung.
He has a lot of experience.
Das Gericht verfügt die sofortige Freilassung.
The court orders the immediate release.
Grammar Patterns
((über+4)) verfügen to have sth. at one's disposal The company has modern technology at its disposal.
((et4)) verfügen to order/decree sth. The government decrees new measures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to possess, to have; to order, to command
Etymology
Comes from 'ver-' (prefix) and 'fügen' (to join, fit). The meaning shifted from 'arranging' to 'having command over' or 'decreeing'.
Memory Tips
Memorize the common phrase 'verfügen über'. Picture having power 'over' ('über') your resources, having them at your disposal.