Example: In der Präsentation legen wir den Schwerpunkt auf nachhaltige Entwicklung.
Definition
"Den Schwerpunkt legen auf" means to place primary emphasis or focus on a particular aspect or topic. For example, in a presentation, it indicates highlighting or prioritizing a specific subject, such as sustainable development, to draw attention to its importance.
The phrase "den Schwerpunkt legen auf" comes from German, where "Schwerpunkt" literally means 'heavy point' or 'center of gravity,' and "legen" means 'to lay' or 'to place.' It figuratively refers to placing the main focus or emphasis on something, much like positioning a weight to balance an object.
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