Meanings
source material, original, inspiration (the material that is adapted into a piece of media or art, e.g. a novel turned into a film, a historical person transformed into a fictional character, or a photo copied into a pencil sketch)
template (generic layout or form to be specified with concrete data)
Stundenzettel-Vorlagetime sheet template
formalpresentation, submission (of a document requested/required as part of a process)
Für die Bewerbung ist die Vorlage einer Studienbescheinigung notwendig.As part of the application, proof of enrollment must be presented.
setup, assist, opportunity (something which is promptly referenced by someone else to make a joke, argument, segue or criticism)
Statt die erwartbaren Fragen an sich abprallen zu lassen, hat Juncker seinen Kritikern neue Vorlagen geliefert.Instead of having the predictable questions bounce off of him, Juncker provided his detractors with new material to pounce on.
uncountableforward-leaning posture
Der Schüler bietet sein "Schützen" auf seiner nicht-dominanten rechten Seite an. Er steht in Vorlage, aber nicht extrem nach vorne gelehnt, so dass er noch stabil stehen kann.The student offers his buckler on his non-dominant right side. He is in a forward-leaning position, but not extremely leaned forwards, such that he can still stand in a stable manner.
uncountablevorlage
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draft, document (for evaluation or ratification by a wider circle)
Die Mehrheit des Reichstages war gewissenlos genug, die Vorlage abzulehnen […]A majority of the Reichstag was unscrupulous enough to reject the [legislative] draft […]