What does sich vornehmen in German mean?

What is the meaning of the word sich vornehmen in German? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sich vornehmen in German.

The word sich vornehmen in German means plan, take to the front, carry out, take to task, take a seismic reading, do an examination, conduct research, do a procedure. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sich vornehmen

plan

(fest planen)

sich vornehmen, mehr Sport zu treiben
to plan to exercise more

take to the front

(nach vorne nehmen)

aus der Formation heraustreten und seine Waffe vornehmen
step out of the formation and take the weapon to the front

carry out

(sich an eine Aufgabe wagen) (colloquial)

Der Inspektor nahm sich die Untersuchung vor.
The inspector carried out the examination.

take to task

(umgangssprachlich (zur Rechenschaft ziehen) (colloquial)

Der Auftragsmörder nahm sich den Zeugen vor.
The hitman took the witness to task.

take a seismic reading

(Untersuchung des Erdbodens)

do an examination

(medizisch behandeln)

conduct research

(Forschung: [etw] untersuchen)

do a procedure

(Operation durchführen)

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