(to) deprioritize

German translation: depriorisieren

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00:55 Feb 15, 2021

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English term or phrase: (to) deprioritize

Definition from Oxford English Dictionary:
To treat (an issue or task) as a lower priority than other issues or tasks to be addressed in order of relative importance or urgency…

Example sentence(s):

"It's not comfortable admitting that I can't do everything myself," said Steph. "But I have to deprioritize projects because I want to make it clear that it's ok for my team to do the same thing." Zapier
But you’re allowed to change your priorities without fear of judgment. In fact, sharing that you’ve deprioritized certain tasks can help start a conversation about what’s truly important for you and your company. RescueTime: blog
Learning to deprioritize can have an enormously positive effect on your life. It can reduce stress, improve focus, boost productivity, impart a powerful sense of achievement, and improve your work-life balance. Memory

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German translation:depriorisieren

Definition:
Einer Sache eine niedriegere Priorität/Rangfolge zuweisen; etwas wieder in einen niedrigeren Rang versetzen, zurückstufen

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Lirka
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depriorisieren

Lirka

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zurückstellen

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depriorisieren

Definition from own experience or research:
Einer Sache eine niedriegere Priorität/Rangfolge zuweisen; etwas wieder in einen niedrigeren Rang versetzen, zurückstufen

Example sentence(s):

Um dieser Situation entgegen zu wirken behält sich Sunrise vor, den 4G und 4G+ Datenverkehr von denjenigen Kunden vorübergehend zu depriorisieren, die einen bestimmten Schwellen-wert erreichen: - Sunrise.ch

Lirka
Austria
Local time: 05:16
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

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peer agreement (net): +1

zurückstellen

Definition from Duden:
zurückstellen bedeutet "vorerst nicht geltend machen, nicht darauf bestehen, um Wichtigeres, Vordringlicheres nicht zu beeinträchtigen" aber auch "zunächst nicht machen, ausführen, behandeln; aufschieben"

Example sentence(s):

Kleinaufgaben auch mal für komplexe Aufgaben zurückstellen - Projektmagazin

Explanation:
Je nach Kontext wird dieses Wort im Deutschen unterschiedlich übersetzt. Im dritten Beispielsatz würde ich es zum Beispiel mit "Prioritäten setzen" übersetzen.

Tanja Boyandin (X)
Switzerland
Local time: 05:16
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German
PRO pts in category: 12

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