to simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding
samenvatten
(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause
terechtkomen op
to shift to a lower gear in a vehicle to decrease speed
verlagen
to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance
aftellende
to investigate or analyze something in detail
diepgaand analyseren
to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience
vereenvoudigen
to form an opinion, often based on general impressions or assumptions, which may or may not be correct
zien als
to forcefully break or destroy a barrier, obstacle, or door by kicking it
te voet breken
to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time
herstellen
to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things
beladen met
to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is
verkleinen
to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship
zich vestigen
to do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness
verzachten
(of a DJ or rapper) to perform a piece of music with energy and skill
gooien
to search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort
opsporen
to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner
beginnen met
(of an event, situation, etc.) to happen at a particular time
plaatsvinden
to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal
ernstig aan het werk gaan
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
teleurstellen
to tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval
berispen
to express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something
kritiek leveren
to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration
neerzien op
to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker
neerbuigend spreken
to rain very heavily and continuously
met bakken uit de lucht vallen
to use a brush or one's hand to clean or tidy oneself, someone, or something
afborstelen
to clean the outside or surface of an item using a wet cloth
afvegen
to become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism
verdubbel de inzet