dichtmaken

Definitions of dichtmaken
  1. verb
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    synonyms: afsluiten, dichtdoen, dichten, sluiten, toedoen
    dichtgaan, sluiten
    become closed
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    antonyms:
    ontgrendelen, ontsluiten, ontvouwen, opendoen, openen, openmaken, openvouwen, openzetten, uitvouwen
    cause to open or to become open
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    dichtklappen, dichtslaan, toeslaan
    close violently
    dichttrekken
    move or pull so as to cover or uncover something
    afdichten, afsluiten
    make tight; secure against leakage
    breeuwen
    seal with caulking
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