probation

Bewährung

Strafe, bei der man außerhalb des Gefängnisses bleiben darf, solange man bestimmte Regeln befolgt.

In einfachem Englisch: A punishment allowing someone to stay out of prison if they follow certain rules.

• He is on probation.
• The judge gave her two years of probation.
• He broke the conditions of his probation.

So benutzt man es: on probation (She must meet an officer while on probation.)

Häufige Wendungen: on probation, probation officer, probation sentence

Probezeit

Zeitraum, in dem jemand zeigen muss, dass er für eine Stelle oder Aufgabe geeignet ist.

In einfachem Englisch: A period when someone must show they are suitable for a job or position.

• New staff are on probation.
• She passed her probation and became a permanent employee.
• Your performance will be reviewed during probation.

So benutzt man es: on probation (Our new manager is on probation for three months.)

Synonyme: trial period

Häufige Wendungen: on probation, probation period, complete probation

disziplinarische Bewährung

Zeitraum, in dem ein Schüler zur Strafe besondere Regeln einhalten muss.

In einfachem Englisch: A period when a student must follow special rules as a punishment.

• The school put him on probation.
• She remained on probation after breaking the rules.
• Students on probation cannot join school trips.

So benutzt man es: put someone on probation (The principal put the student on probation for cheating.)

Häufige Wendungen: on probation, disciplinary probation, school probation