Boek Headway - Gevorderd - Hoofdstuk 3

to move to a higher place

omhoog bewegen

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

rechtop zitten

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

opkrullen

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

neerzien op

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

liggen

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

harder zetten

to set money or resources aside for future use

sparen

to become faster

versnellen

to become silent or less noisy

verzachten

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

verkleinen

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

vertragen

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

handelen

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

zich opkleed

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

vereenvoudigen

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

casual kleden

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

oprichten

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

enthousiasmeren

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

opstarten

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

terugtrekken

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

kapotgaan

to make something stop working

afsluiten

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

afsluiten

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

opkopen

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

opmaken

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

verduidelijken

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

zich vestigen

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

herstellen

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

opgroeien

to no longer be asleep

wakker worden

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

uitputten

to speak in a louder voice

harder spreken

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

verlichten

to become less angry, upset, or worried

kalmeren

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

opgeven

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

laten zakken

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

welgesteld

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

depressie

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

extravagant

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

welvarend

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

moed tonen

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

verwende

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

onderstrepen

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

rijk

a state of discomfort or pain

ontevredenheid

rich and financially successful

prosperous

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

bescheiden

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

voorzichtig

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time