einzuschlagen
Einzuschlagen is the infinitive form of the German verb einschlagen when used in the construction with zu or in its basic, separable form. The verb has two primary meanings: a physical action of driving something in or striking it into a surface, and a figurative sense of adopting or pursuing a new course, direction, or strategy.
Physical sense: To insert or hammer something into another material. Typical objects are nails, posts, or doors,
Figurative sense: To adopt a new direction or approach. Common phrases include eine neue Richtung einschlagen,
Usage notes: Ehren a clear distinction between the physical and figurative senses helps prevent ambiguity. The
Etymology: einschlagen derives from schlegen (to strike) with the prefix ein-, conveying the sense of driving