noun

der Vorschub

support

Es beschreibt das Bewegen eines Werkstücks oder Werkzeugs in eine bestimmte Richtung, meist bei Maschinen, damit die Arbeit weitergeht.

The German word "Vorschub" is a noun meaning "feed" or "advancement". It is made up of the words:

  • "vor": meaning "forward"
  • "Schub": meaning "push" or "thrust"

"Vorschub" generally refers to the act of pushing something forward or advancing it, often used in technical contexts (e.g., machinery, conveyors) and figuratively for support or promotion.

Similar words:

  • Förderung (promotion, support)
  • Unterstützung (support)
  • Beschleunigung (acceleration)

Difference:
While "Vorschub" emphasizes the physical or direct act of pushing/feeding forward, "Förderung" and "Unterstützung" are broader, often referring to promotion or support in a more abstract sense, and "Beschleunigung" specifically refers to increasing speed rather than progressing something forward.

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Examples

Sie leisten dem Plan keinen Vorschub.noun

They do not give any support to the plan.

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