ACT Engels en Wereldkennis - Figuurlijke betekenissen

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

destillatie, extractie

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

een eitje, een fluitje van een cent

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

spike, plotselinge toename

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

motor, factor

an unexpected turn in the course of events

onverwachte wending, verrassende wending

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

munitie, argumenten

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

afwijking, variante

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

ontvangst, reactie

the information or events that stimulate action or response

invoer, input

the influence or control over someone or something

invloed, controle

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

kwaal, probleem

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

mislukking, afbraak

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

de wending, de overgang

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflectie, overpeinzing

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

assemblage, verzameling

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

plaat, vinyl

the act of moving to a more secluded place in order to relax, meditate, or rest

terugtrekking, afzondering

offering no protection or refuge

kaal, ontbloot

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

gevoelig, geheime

describing conditions or actions that are unpleasantly rough or severe

hard, streng

effectively concise in expression

bondig, helder

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteoorachtig, snel

easily understood or readable with comprehension

toegankelijk, begrijpelijk

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

besmettelijk, besmetbaar

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

heilig, heilige

able to understand and notice things quickly

scherp, slim

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceaanachtig, zeeaachtig

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

overslaan, skippen

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

tonen, vertonen

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

ontketenen, vrijlaten

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

kosten, veroorzaken

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

zich overgeven, afstaan

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

raadplegen, verwijzen naar

to describe something or someone through words

beschrijven, afbeelden

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

aandrijven, stimuleren

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

weergeven, afbeeldingen maken

to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

waarderen, begrijpen

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

getuigen van, waarnemen

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

ontketenen, inspireren

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

leiden, beheer

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

houden, hebben

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

sudderen, fororen

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

doorweven, doorkruisen

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

vastleggen, uitdrukken

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

volgen, spioneren

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

beroven, stelen

to be predominant or prevalent

heersen, overheersen

to put or position something securely

planten , plaatsen

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

opklaren, helderder worden

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

doen bewegen, roeren

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

pralen, bezitten

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

onthullen, verklappen

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

aanpassen, accommoderen

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

programmeren, instellen

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

isoleren, beschermen

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

verslinden, verslinden

to take away someone's possessions or assets

ontnemen, afnemen

to end a connection or relationship completely

doorbreken, afsnijden

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

decoreren, erkennen

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

afstammen, herkomst hebben

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

structureren, formuleren