in Betracht kommen: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • Literally, to come into consideration or to come into view as an object of consideration.

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  • Bei der Planung des Urlaubs kommen vor allem günstige Reiseziele in Betracht.

    When planning the vacation, especially affordable destinations come into consideration.

  • In Betracht kommen nur Kandidaten mit entsprechender Qualifikation für die Position.

    Only candidates with the appropriate qualifications come into consideration for the position.

  • Es kommen mehrere Lösungsansätze in Betracht, um das Problem zu beheben.

    Several approaches come into consideration to solve the problem.

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  • Figuratively, to be a possible option or to be taken into account when making a decision.

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  • Wenn man alternative Standorte in Betracht zieht, könnte das die Kosten senken.

    If one considers alternative locations, it could reduce the costs.

  • In Betracht kommen nur Lösungen, die langfristig umsetzbar sind.

    Only solutions that are feasible in the long term are to be considered.