afdraaien

Definitions of afdraaien
  1. noun
    the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
    synonyms: afkeren, afwenden
  2. verb
    wind onto or off a reel
    synonyms: spoelen
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    type of:
    doorspoelen, inkapselen, inwalsen, omhullen, omsluieren, omwikkelen, rollen, strengelen, winden
    arrange or or coil around
  3. verb
    cause to emit recorded audio or video
    synonyms: afspelen, draaien
  4. verb
    replay (as a melody)
    synonyms: afspelen, concerteren, draaien, opzetten
    concerteren, musiceren, spelen
    play on an instrument
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    types:
    voorspelen
    play as a prelude
    moduleren
    change the key of, in music
    type of:
    weergeven
    create anew
  5. verb
    direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
    synonyms: afspelen, bestieren, besturen, draaien, managen
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    types:
    opwarmen, warmdraaien, warmlopen
    run until the normal working temperature is reached
  6. verb
    unwind from or as if from a reel
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    type of:
    spoelen
    wind onto or off a reel
  7. verb
    recite volubly or extravagantly
    synonyms: afratelen, uitkramen
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    type of:
    declameren, opzeggen, reciteren, voordragen
    repeat aloud from memory
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