aandraaien

Definitions of aandraaien
  1. verb
    cause to operate by flipping a switch
    synonyms: aandoen, aanknippen, aanzetten, inschakelen
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    antonyms:
    afzetten, uitdoen, uitdraaien, uitknippen, uitschakelen, uitzetten
    cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
    type of:
    omzetten, overgooien
    cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
  2. verb
    make tight or tighter
    synonyms: dichtknopen, spannen, verstevigen
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    types:
    verstrakken
    make taut or tauter
    meanderen, opdraaien, oprollen, opwinden, rollen
    coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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