to have influence or importance
Einfluss oder Bedeutung haben (Einfluss oder Bedeutung haben)
"His opinion carries a lot of weight in this organization."
"Seine Meinung hat viel Gewicht in dieser Organisation." (seine meinung **hat viel gewicht** in dieser organisation.)
to do everything possible to achieve a goal
to be the first to criticize or condemn someone
advantage gained from a political situation
a peaceful time before trouble begins
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
to contact someone to exchange updates