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
Composed of 'voll' (full, complete) and 'ziehen' (to pull, draw). It conveys the sense of 'pulling something through to completion'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as pulling ('ziehen') an action to its full ('voll') conclusion. This helps remember its formal meaning, 'to execute' or 'to perform'.