to mark the start of one's work using a clock or some other electronic device

aanmelden, inloggen
to take a risk on a particular outcome, often with uncertain results

wageren op, riskeren
to gradually like someone or something more and more

Groeien op, Bijkomen
to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

even wachten, hang even aan
to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

wacht even, even geduld
to aim for a goal by taking a negative action, but experience unintended negative consequences

terugkaatsen op, terugkomen op
to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision

afwachten, onder de duim houden
to risk something valuable, such as money, reputation, etc. based on the outcome of a particular situation

inzetten op, risico nemen met
to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way

belasten, zinspelen op
to move from one item or topic to the next in a sequence or discussion

doorgaan met, verdergaan met
to make progress or improve

vooruitkomen, verbeteren
to make something better compared to a previous state or standard

verbeteren ten opzichte van, verbeteren op
to experience a particular situation or outcome

vallen in, terechtkomen in
to find or encounter something without actively searching for it

toevallig tegenkomen, per toeval vinden
