Example: Vamos a poner toda la maquinaria en marcha esta mañana.
Definition
"Poner toda la maquinaria en marcha" means to start or activate all the necessary systems, resources, or efforts to begin a project or process effectively. It implies mobilizing all components to ensure smooth and efficient operation from the start.
Translations
to mobilize everything
alles in werking stellen
posar tota la maquinària en marxa
mobiliser tous les moyens
alle Hebel in Bewegung setzen
Etymology
The phrase "poner toda la maquinaria en marcha" originates from the literal act of starting machinery to begin work, reflecting industrial and mechanical contexts. Over time, it became a metaphor for initiating any comprehensive effort or operation, symbolizing the coordination of all parts to achieve a goal.
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"Poner toda la maquinaria en marcha" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to mobilize everything