besetzen

Definitions of besetzen
  1. verb
    select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
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    fehlbesetzen
    cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role
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    abordnen, aufstellen, delegieren, entsenden, vergeben, weitergeben, zedieren, zuschieben, übertragen
    give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
  2. verb
    appoint someone to (a position or a job)
    synonyms: anstellen, einsetzen
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    beschäftigen, einstellen, engagieren, heuern
    engage or hire for work
  3. verb
    march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
    synonyms: einmarschieren, einnehmen, okkupieren, stürmen
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    überrennen
    invade in great numbers
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    angreifen
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  4. verb
    sew on as a decoration
    synonyms: benähen
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    schmücken, verzieren, zieren
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
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