Bereitschaft — meaning in English
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English meaning
- readiness noun The state of being fully prepared for something.
- standby noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.
- willingness noun The state of being ready and glad to do something.
Senses
Bereitschaft is used for these senses in English:
- emergency service Any public service that deals with emergencies; especially the police, fire, ambulance, or lifeboat services.
- readiness The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
- standby A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
- willingness The state of being willing
readiness — full definition
- noun The state of being fully prepared for something.
- noun Willingness to do something.
standby — full definition
- noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.
- noun Waiting at an airport in hopes of getting a seat on a fully booked flight.
- noun A backup person or item kept ready in case of need.