zuschalten

English translation: connect up

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German term or phrase:zuschalten
English translation:connect up
Entered by: Michael Scheidler

01:49 May 21, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: zuschalten
einen Antrieb zuschalten
Michael Scheidler
Local time: 14:23
connect up
Explanation:
Langenscheidt gives the alternatives

connect - connect up - energize - switch on
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roadnotes
Germany
Local time: 14:23
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Summary of answers provided
naswitch off
Saskia
naconnect [into system/circuit etc.]
Rolf Buesken (X)
naconnect up
roadnotes
naTo hook up?
Parrot


  

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14 mins
switch off


Explanation:
opposite of "anschalten"
this is probably an translation from another language, chinese, japanese??

although in English the term "close" the light is now gaining popularity.

Saskia
Local time: 07:23
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 179

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Ulrike Lieder (X)
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53 mins
connect [into system/circuit etc.]


Explanation:
'Zuschalten' has the meaning of 'to connect as well'.


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Rolf Buesken (X)
Local time: 22:23
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 544
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2 hrs
connect up


Explanation:
Langenscheidt gives the alternatives

connect - connect up - energize - switch on


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roadnotes
Germany
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2 hrs
To hook up?


Explanation:
Fr. Muret-Sanders. This would really depend on how the rest of your text says it.

Parrot
Spain
Local time: 14:23
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 315
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