durchsetzen

German

Etymology 1

durch- +‎ setzen

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʊrçˌzɛtsən/, [ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sən], [ˈdʊɐ̯ç-], [-ˌzɛt͡sn̩]
• Hyphenation: durch‧set‧zen

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Verb

1. (transitive) to establish; to enforce; to cause to become prevalent, accepted, or effective
2. (reflexive) to establish oneself; to become prevalent, accepted, or effective
   • 2010, Der Spiegel, issue 22/2010, page 126:

     Innovationen im Affenreich setzen sich meist nur dann durch, wenn sie von ranghohen Tieren eingeführt werden, berichten US-Primatologen […]

     Innovations in the ape kingdom mostly only establish themselves if they are introduced by high-ranking animals, report US primatologists […]

3. (reflexive) to assert oneself; to win; to have one's will

Derived terms

• Durchsetzung

Etymology 2

durch- +‎ setzen

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdʊrçˈzɛtsən/, [ˌdʊʁçˈzɛt͡sən], [ˌdʊɐ̯ç-], [-ˈzɛt͡sn̩]

Verb

1. to pervade; to permeate; to enter and spread throughout