No. 13,317 in German
auszusetzen
"Auszusetzen" means "to suspend" or "to criticize," depending on context.
In a sentence
Ich habe nichts auszusetzen.
I have nothing to criticize.
Here, 'auszusetzen' is used to mean 'to criticize' or 'find fault with'.
Die Maschine wurde vorübergehend außer Betrieb gesetzt, sodass sie nichts auszusetzen hatte.
The machine was temporarily taken out of operation so it had nothing to complain about.
In this context, 'auszusetzen' is still related to 'complaining' or 'problematic aspects'.
Die Firma hatte einen vorübergehenden Betriebsstopp auszusetzen.
The company had to impose a temporary halt to operations.
Here, 'auszusetzen' indicates 'to impose' or 'set out' some action.
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