beheersen

Definitions of beheersen
  1. verb
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    synonyms: controleren, domineren, heersen, overheersen, prevaleren
  2. verb
    have dominance or the power to defeat over
    synonyms: bedwingen, kleinkrijgen, onderwerpen
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    types:
    commanderen
    be in command of
    knechten
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
    type of:
    bestieren, besturen, managen
    exercise authoritative control or power over
  3. verb
    have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
    synonyms:
    bedienen, besturen, sturen
    handle and cause to function
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    type of:
    kennen
    know how to do or perform something
  4. verb
    be or become completely proficient or skilled in
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    type of:
    kennen
    know how to do or perform something
  5. verb
    get on top of; deal with successfully
    synonyms: overzwemmen, temmen, verwerken
  6. verb
    hold within limits and control
    synonyms: inhouden
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    type of:
    checken, controleren, nagaan, nakijken, nalopen, natrekken, nazien
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  7. verb
    keep in check
    synonyms: bedwingen, inbinden, inhouden
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    type of:
    bedwingen, begrenzen, beperken, indammen, inkrimpen, inperken, limiteren, terugdringen
    place limits on (extent or access)
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