Boek Headway - Gevorderd - Eenheid 7

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

uitschakelen, afzetten

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

uitschakelen, afsluiten

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

exploderen, afschieten

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

populair worden, inkomen

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

afmaken, voltooien

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

veroorzaken, teweegbrengen

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

uitloggen, afmelden

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

aantrekken, dragen

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

zich uitbetalen, succes hebben

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

verdergaan, doorgaan

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

trekken, voortduren

to continue without stopping

voortzetten, doorgaan

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

aanmoedigen, bejuichen

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Droom maar verder, Je droomt

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

verdergaan, doorgaan

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

afgelasten vanwege regen, uitstellen vanwege regen

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

afslijten, verbleken

to stop doing something

stoppen met, afzien van

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

onderbreken, stoppen

to cancel what has been planned

afblazen, annuleren

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

iemand uitzwaaien, iemand naar de uitgang begeleiden

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

wegrennen met, ontsnappen met

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

stiekem naderen, zachtjes benaderen

to be on the edge or border of something

grenzen aan, bijna zijn

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

terugtrekken, afstand nemen

to cause to move forward

vooruitbrengen, bevorderen

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

wegjagen, afschrikken

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

verplaatsen, uitstellen

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

meedoen, deelnehmen

to use something as a basis for further development

bouwen op, ge baseerd zijn op

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

grenzen aan, bijna bereiken

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

afzetten, afgrenzen

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

afsluiten, afgrenzen

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

toevoegen, invoegen

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

afscheiden, scheiden

having a large distance between one side and another

breed, uitgebreid

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

stralend, glanzend

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

glimlach, grijns

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace, grimass

intentionally misleading or deceptive

nep, vals

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

streng, gereserveerd

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

grijns, glimlach

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

smirk, grijns