to defeat and perform better than someone in a competition, sport, business, etc.

verslaan, overtreffen
to end in a disappointing or weak way, particularly after a good start

verwateren, afzwakken
to stop working or functioning

opgeven, de geest geven
to be defeated or surpassed by someone or something else

verliezen, te kort schieten
to experience good luck

geluk hebben, mazzel hebben
to lose the opportunity to do or participate in something useful or fun

mislopen, verpassen
to succeed or come to a favorable outcome

succesvol zijn, een gunstig resultaat opleveren
to choose among a group of people or things

uitkiezen, uitzoeken
to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something

faleren, gewicht verliezen
to try a new theory in real situations to see how well it works or gather feedback

uitproberen, testen
to perform or demonstrate one's abilities with the aim of getting a specific role or position

auditioneren voor, proefspelletjes doen voor
