draaien

Definitions of draaien
  1. verb
    perform as expected when applied
    synonyms: functioneren, lopen, werken
  2. verb
    move around an axis or a center
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    cirkelen, omdraaien, omkantelen, omwentelen, ronddraaien, rondwentelen, roteren, roterend, wentelen
    turn on or around an axis or a center
    ketsen
    cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion
    ketsen
    turn like a screw
    wielen
    change directions as if revolving on a pivot
    rollen, rondtollen, wervelen
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    kolken, wervelen
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
    type of:
    bewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  3. verb
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    synonyms:
    ronddraaien, rondwentelen
    cause to move around or rotate
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    verrekken
    turn in the opposite direction
    kantelen, wentelen
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
    rollen, verrollen
    move by turning over or rotating
    omrollen, rollen
    make a rolling motion or turn
    omdraaien, omduikelen, omkeren
    turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
    afslaan
    make a turn
    wegdraaien
    move so as not face somebody or something
    doorslaan, kantelen, omkantelen, omrollen, omwippen, wentelen
    turn from an upright or normal position
    krombuigen, neigen, ombuigen
    change direction
    afsnijden, ruimen, wenden
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    wijken
    turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
    knikken, krombuigen, ombuigen, wegdraaien
    turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
    omkantelen, omwentelen
    to wind or move in a spiral course
    afkeren, afwenden, afwijken, omleiden, wijken
    turn aside; turn away from
    friseren, kroezen, krullen, omkrullen, onduleren, opkrullen, unduleren, wuiven
    twist or roll into coils or ringlets
    kopjeduikelen, koppeltjeduikelen, koprollen, rollebollen
    do a somersault
    duikelen, tuimelen
    roll over and over, back and forth
    kapseizen, kenteren, omslaan
    overturn accidentally
    spinnen
    cause to spin
    afwijken
    wander from a direct or straight course
    type of:
    bewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  4. verb
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
  5. verb
    cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
    synonyms: ronddraaien, rondwentelen
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    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  6. verb
    cause to move around or rotate
    synonyms: ronddraaien, rondwentelen
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    heroriënteren
    cause to turn
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    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  7. verb
    pass to the other side of
    synonyms: indraaien, keren, omdraaien, omkeren, omleggen, omwenden
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    bewegen, doorreizen, gaan, koersen, tijgen, voortbewegen
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  8. verb
    shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
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    vormen
    give shape or form to
  9. verb
    get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
    synonyms: bellen, opbellen, telefoneren
    bellen
    send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
  10. verb
    cause to emit recorded audio or video
    synonyms: afdraaien, afspelen
  11. verb
    replay (as a melody)
    synonyms: afdraaien, afspelen, concerteren, opzetten
    concerteren, musiceren, spelen
    play on an instrument
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    voorspelen
    play as a prelude
    moduleren
    change the key of, in music
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    weergeven
    create anew
  12. verb
    direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
    synonyms: afdraaien, afspelen, bestieren, besturen, managen
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    opwarmen, warmdraaien, warmlopen
    run until the normal working temperature is reached
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