vorverlegung

Vorverlegung is a German noun describing the act or result of moving something to an earlier point in time or to an earlier position. The word combines vor- meaning “before” and Verlegung meaning “relocation” or “transfer,” and it is used mainly in formal, administrative, and planning contexts.

The term is common in scheduling and project management. A Vorverlegung of a meeting, deadline, or procedure means it is brought forward to an earlier date or time. In logistics and operations, shipments, production milestones, or inspection dates may be advanced to speed up delivery or compliance, provided the necessary resources and dependencies allow it. In medicine, law, or public administration, appointments, hearings, or regulatory deadlines may be Vorverlegt when conditions permit.

The verb form most often used is vorziehen, as in einen Termin vorziehen. The noun Vorverlegung is frequently related to or used alongside terms like Terminverlegung, which specifically emphasizes changing a calendar entry, though in many cases the two expressions converge in meaning.

Impact and considerations: A Vorverlegung can affect downstream tasks, resource planning, staffing, and stakeholder communication. Feasibility depends on resource availability, contractual or regulatory constraints, and potential conflicts with other commitments.

In English, the closest equivalents are “advancing” a date or, in some contexts, “preponement,” though the latter is specialized and less common.