afvikle

Afvikle is a Danish verb with two main senses: to carry out or bring to completion, and to wind up or terminate activities. It is used in both organizational and formal contexts as well as in sports.

In the sense of execution, afvikle denotes bringing a plan, event, or operation to its conclusion. It is common in administrative, organizational, and sporting language. Examples include afvikle en kamp (to play a match through to its end), afvikle et arrangement (to conduct or run an event), and afvikle et projekt (to carry out a project to completion).

In the sense of termination, afvikle means to wind down or close down activities, often with formal closure or settlement. This can apply to a company, an institution, a contract, or a debt. Examples include afvikle en virksomhed (to wind up a company), afvikle en kontrakt (to terminate a contract), and afvikle gæld (to settle a debt).

The noun afvikling denotes the process of winding down or the completion of an event, such as the afvikling af en kamp. Usage notes: afvikle tends to be more formal than everyday alternatives. In many contexts, especially when emphasizing completion or orderly conclusion, it is preferred over simply holde, gennemføre, or afslutte. Distinguishing contexts like performing an event versus winding down a project helps determine the most appropriate synonym.