afsnijden

Definitions of afsnijden
  1. noun
    a route shorter than the usual one
    synonyms: binnenpad, binnenweg, kophout, kopshout, sluiproute, sluipweg
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    type of:
    kasseiweg, steenweg, straatweg, weg
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
  2. verb
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    synonyms: ruimen, wenden
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    type of:
    draaien
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  3. verb
    cut short
    synonyms: couperen, millimeteren
  4. verb
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
    synonyms: couperen, verkorten
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    type of:
    abbreviëren, afkorten, verkorten
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
  5. verb
    make shorter as if by cutting off
    synonyms: couperen
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    type of:
    abbreviëren, afkorten, verkorten
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
  6. verb
    interrupt before its natural or planned end
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    types:
    ophangen
    interrupt a telephone conversation
    type of:
    interrumperen
    terminate
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