anstellen

Definitions of anstellen
  1. verb
    cause to operate by flipping a switch
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    antonyms:
    abdrehen, losdrehen
    cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
  2. verb
    appoint someone to (a position or a job)
    synonyms: besetzen, einsetzen
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    type of:
    beschäftigen, einstellen, engagieren, heuern
    engage or hire for work
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