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maginot line

/ˈmæʒɪnoʊ laɪn/

Übersetzung: Die Maginotlinie war ein System von Befestigungsanlagen, das Frankreich vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg entlang seiner Ostgrenze errichten ließ. Der Begriff wird oft metaphorisch für eine veraltete oder unwirksame Verteidigungsstrategie verwendet, die gegen neue Vorgehensweisen nichts ausrichtet.

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/ˈmæʒɪnoʊ laɪn/C1formalpolitical
  • deDie Maginotlinie war ein System von Befestigungsanlagen, das Frankreich vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg entlang seiner Ostgrenze errichten ließ. Der Begriff wird oft metaphorisch für eine veraltete oder unwirksame Verteidigungsstrategie verwendet, die gegen neue Vorgehensweisen nichts ausrichtet.

A line of defensive fortifications built by France along its eastern border before World War II, often used metaphorically to describe a defensive strategy that is outdated or ineffective against a new approach.

  1. Historical fortificationB2formal

    A line of defensive fortifications built by France along its eastern border before World War II, intended to protect against German invasion.

    deMaginot-Linie

    • The Maginot Line was considered an impenetrable barrier.
    • German forces bypassed the Maginot Line by invading through Belgium.
    • The construction of the Maginot Line cost France a significant portion of its defense budget.
  2. Metaphorical meaningC1formal

    Used figuratively to describe a defensive strategy or mindset that is outdated or easily bypassed, often due to overconfidence in its effectiveness.

    deMaginot-Linie

    • The company's old security system was a Maginot Line against modern cyber threats.
    • His argument was a Maginot Line of logic, easily circumvented by a simple counterpoint.
    • Relying solely on past successes is a Maginot Line in a rapidly changing market.