aanleggen

Definitions of aanleggen
  1. verb
    secure with cables or ropes
    synonyms: aanmeren, afmeren, meren
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    beleggen, vangen, vastleggen, vastzetten, zetten
    cause to be firmly attached
  2. verb
    secure in or as if in a berth or dock
    synonyms: aanmeren, afmeren, meren
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    beleggen, vangen, vastleggen, vastzetten, zetten
    cause to be firmly attached
  3. verb
    interrupt a trip
    synonyms: opsteken, pleisteren
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    overnachten
    interrupt a journey temporarily, e.g., overnight
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    afkappen, onderbreken, saboteren
    make a break in
  4. verb
    put in a horizontal position
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    leggen
    lay eggs
    begraven, bijzetten, uitdragen
    place in a grave or tomb
    kuitschieten
    lay spawn
    type of:
    deponeren, doen, leggen, neerleggen, opstellen, plaatsen, steken, stellen, stoppen, voorleggen
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  5. verb
    make by combining materials and parts
    synonyms: bebouwen, bouwen, construeren, leggen
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    reconstrueren
    build again
    oprichten, opslaan, optrekken
    construct, build, or erect
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    maken, produceren, vervaardigen
    make or cause to be or to become
  6. verb
    point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
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    aansturen, nawijzen, richten
    intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
    mikken, richten
    direct into a position for use
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