to simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding

samenvatten, vereenvoudigen
(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

neerkomen op, zich beperken tot
to become less angry, upset, or worried

kalmeren, tot rust komen
to shift to a lower gear in a vehicle to decrease speed

terugschakelen, overschakelen naar een lagere versnelling
to reduce the temperature of something

afkoelen, koelen
to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance

aftellen, de aftelling doen
to investigate or analyze something in detail

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

overmatig vereenvoudigen, toegankelijker maken
to form an opinion, often based on general impressions or assumptions, which may or may not be correct

beschouwen als, aanzien voor
to forcefully break or destroy a barrier, obstacle, or door by kicking it

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

goedmaken, overkomen
to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things

belasten, overladen
to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

bagatelliseren, gering achten
to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship

zich vestigen, tot rust komen
to lose weight

afvallen, slanker worden
to do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness

kalmeren, gladstrijken
(of a DJ or rapper) to perform a piece of music with energy and skill

neergooien, neerkwakken
to search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort

opspeuren, achterhalen
to decline an invitation, request, or offer

afwijzen, weigeren
to work hard in order to achieve a goal

aan de slag gaan, zich ergens toe zetten
to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

serieus aan de slag gaan met, zich toeleggen op
(of an event, situation, etc.) to happen at a particular time

gebeuren, plaatsvinden
to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

serieus aan het werk gaan, zich concentreren op een taak of doel
to start experiencing symptoms of an illness

oplopen, krijgen
to cause someone's spirits to be lowered

neerdrukken, ontmoedigen
to become affected by an illness

bezwijken aan, getroffen worden door
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

teleurstellen, in de steek laten
to tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval

berispen, afkeuren
to criticize or punish someone harshly

afgeven op, bekritiseren
to express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something

kritiseren, afkeuren
to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

neerkijken op, minachten
to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

neerbuigend spreken, kleineren
to rain very fast and hard

plenzen, stortregenen
to rain very heavily and continuously

uitstorten, met bakken uit de hemel komen
to use a brush or one's hand to clean or tidy oneself, someone, or something

borstelen, kammen
to clean the outside or surface of an item using a wet cloth

afnemen, schoonmaken
to become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism

nog vastberadener worden, de inspanningen opvoeren
Phrasal Verbs met 'Down' & 'Away' |
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