functioneren

Definitions of functioneren
  1. verb
    perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
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    type of:
    dienen
    do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
  2. verb
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
    synonyms: bezighouden, dienen, doen, occuperen, opereren, ophouden, werken
    bekleden, werken
    be employed
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    antonyms:
    duimen, duimendraaien, duimzuigen, luilakken, stilstaan, stilvallen
    be idle; exist in a changeless situation
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    doorlezen, doorlopen, doornemen, doorwerken, doorzoeken, langslopen, overlopen
    apply thoroughly; think through
    dollen, fröbelen, knutselen, lappen, raggen, ravotten, robbedoezen, stoeien, zemen
    do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
    assisteren, bijstaan, gerug(ge)steund, geruggensteund, geruggesteund, gerugsteund, ruggensteunen, ruggesteunen, rugsteunen
    act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
    bezighouden, liggen, lopen, occuperen, ophouden, staan, zitten
    keep busy with
    heulen, meedraaien, meewerken
    work together on a common enterprise of project
    hospiteren, interneren
    work as an intern
    dienen
    devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
    opereren
    operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
    liefhebberen
    work with in an amateurish manner
  3. verb
    perform as expected when applied
    synonyms: draaien, lopen, werken
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