die Inbetriebnahme
Translation
commissioning, start-up, putting into operation, activation
Examples
Die Inbetriebnahme der Anlage ist für morgen geplant.
The commissioning of the plant is planned for tomorrow.
Nach der Inbetriebnahme lief alles reibungslos.
After the start-up, everything ran smoothly.
Grammar Patterns
the commissioning ((of sth.)) The commissioning of the new plant is scheduled.
Similar Words
Start, Anlauf (start-up), Einführung (introduction); Antonym: Stilllegung (decommissioning)
Etymology
From 'in' (into) + 'Betrieb' (operation) + 'Nahme' (taking, from 'nehmen'). Literally, 'the taking into operation'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb phrase 'in Betrieb nehmen'. Think of 'taking' ('-nahme') a machine and putting it 'into operation' ('in Betrieb').