der Dauereinsatz
Translation
continuous operation, permanent deployment, constant use
Examples
Die Maschine ist im Dauereinsatz.
The machine is in continuous operation.
Die Feuerwehr war im Dauereinsatz.
The fire department was constantly deployed.
Grammar Patterns
to be in continuous operation ((im Dauereinsatz sein)) The emergency services are in continuous operation.
Similar Words
Dauerbetrieb (continuous operation), Dauerbelastung (permanent load)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dauer' (duration) and 'Einsatz' (deployment, use). Literally 'duration deployment'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a team or machine that is 'in set' (Einsatz) for the entire 'duration' (Dauer) of a task.