establish

gründen, aufbauen, einrichten

Eine Organisation, ein System oder etwas anderes schaffen, das lange bestehen soll.

In einfachem Englisch: To start or create something that is intended to continue for a long time.

• They established a small company.
• The school was established in 1980.
• We hope to establish a lasting relationship with our neighbours.

Synonyme: set up, found, create

Gegenteile: abolish

Häufige Wendungen: establish a business, establish a relationship, establish a system, establish contact

nachweisen, feststellen, beweisen

Klar zeigen, dass etwas wahr ist, oder die Tatsachen dazu ermitteln.

In einfachem Englisch: To show clearly that something is true or find out the facts about it.

• We need to establish the facts.
• Police established that the letter was fake.
• Has anyone established the cause of the fire?

So benutzt man es: establish that… (The tests established that the water was safe.); establish whether… (We must establish whether anyone saw the accident.)

Synonyme: prove, confirm, demonstrate, determine

Gegenteile: disprove

Häufige Wendungen: establish the facts, establish the cause, establish someone's identity, establish the truth

festigen, etablieren

Eine Stellung, einen Ruf oder eine Regelung fest und beständig machen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make a position, reputation, or arrangement firm and secure.

• The victory established their position at the top.
• Years of reliable work established his reputation.
• The ruler struggled to establish control over the region.

So benutzt man es: establish someone/something as something (The victory established her as a leading player.)

Synonyme: secure, strengthen, confirm

Gegenteile: undermine

Häufige Wendungen: establish someone's reputation, establish someone's authority, establish control, firmly establish