aufstellen

Definitions of aufstellen
  1. verb
    place so as to be noticed
    synonyms: hinstellen
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    type of:
    installieren, montieren
    set up for use
  2. verb
    direct or put; seek an answer to
    synonyms:
    anfragen, erkundigen, nachfragen
    inquire about
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    type of:
    artikulieren, ausquatschen, aussprechen, formulieren
    put into words or an expression
  3. verb
    give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
    synonyms: abordnen, delegieren, entsenden, vergeben, weitergeben, zedieren, zuschieben, übertragen
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    besetzen
    select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
    überlassen
    transfer power to someone
    aufbauen, befördern, erheben, gradieren, heben, vermehren, verstärken
    give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
    kaltstellen
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
    fehlbesetzen
    cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role
    auszeichnen, bevorzugen, favorisieren, vorziehen
    promote over another
    type of:
    berufen, bestellen, ernennen
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
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