opstilling

Opstilling is a Danish noun meaning the act of placing people or things in a particular order or arrangement. In everyday use, it denotes a lineup or setup, as when a queue is formed, or when a team is arranged for a match, or when candidates are listed for an election.

Origin: Derived from op- 'up' and stilling 'position' or 'placement', the term emphasizes the act of establishing positions or listings in advance.

In politics, opstilling refers to nominating candidates for elections. The process may take place at an opstillingsmøde (nomination meeting) and results in an opstillingsliste (slate of candidates) presented by a party or coalition. Once the list is approved by party rules and electoral authorities, the candidates appear on ballots.

In sports, the term is used to describe the starting line-up and formation for an upcoming game. The head coach lays out the opstilling to allocate positions on the field and the arrangement of players.

It can also refer to the arrangement of equipment, stage setting in events, or military deployment. Related terms include lineup and slate.