vollziehen

Meaning

  1. (class-2, formal, strong, transitive) to put into practice, to implement, accomplish, carry out
  2. (class-2, strong, transitive) to consummate (a marriage)
  3. (class-2, formal, reflexive, strong) to proceed, happen (in some fashion)

Frequency

21k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/fɔlˈt͡siːən/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German volleziehen, from Old High German follaziohan; by surface analysis, voll- + ziehen. Compare Dutch voltrekken.

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