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Schaltung

live link-up

noun SHAL-toong Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from schalten (to switch)

Also means

ad placement

Usage Note

Schaltung in broadcasting means a live switch to a reporter on location, eine Live-Schaltung. It also denotes the placement of an advertisement (eine Anzeigenschaltung). Plural: Schaltungen.

Examples

"Nach einer kurzen Schaltung war der Reporter vor Ort zu sehen."

Natural Translation

After a brief link-up the reporter could be seen on location.

Literal Translation

After a short link-up was the reporter on site to see.

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