Zurückbewegt

Zurückbewegt is a German verb form derived from zurückbewegen, meaning to move something back toward a previous position or orientation. It can describe physical repositioning, such as adjusting a limb or a mechanical component, as well as repositioning in non-physical contexts like data, configurations, or plans. The term emphasizes restoring or returning to an original or prior state.

Etymology and form: zurück- is a prefix meaning back, combined with bewegen (to move). zurückbewegen is a separable-prefix verb. In the present tense the verb is conjugated as bewegt sich, for example: Ich bewege den Arm zurück. In the perfect tense the past participle is zurückbewegt, as in: Ich habe den Arm zurückbewegt. In subordinate clauses the prefix is often separated, while in the participle form it appears as zurückbewegt.

Usage notes: zurückbewegt is primarily used in technical, medical, and engineering contexts, where precise repositioning is important. It can function as a finite verb, a past participle, or, with limited frequency, as an adjectival participle describing a state resulting from movement. In describing a return to a former position, it implies deliberate or controlled action rather than incidental movement.

Translations: Common translations include move back, reposition, or move back to its original position. Depending on context, alternatives such as zurückstellen (to set back) or zurücksetzen (to reset) may be more appropriate for related concepts.

Examples:

- Der Techniker hat das Bauteil zurückbewegt, um den Fehler zu prüfen.

- Die Arme wurden nach der Untersuchung zurückbewegt.

- Das System speichert die zurückgebeugte Position des Geräts korrekt.

See also: zurücksetzen, zurückführen, rückwärtsbewegen, bewegen.

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