instellen

Definitions of instellen
  1. verb
    create and charge with a task or function
    synonyms: constitueren, grondvesten, institueren, oprichten, stichten, vestigen
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    coöpteren
    appoint summarily or commandeer
    type of:
    aanstellen, aanwijzen, benoemd, benoemen, designeren, maken, nomineren, opwerpen
    set up or lay the groundwork for
  2. verb
    set up or found
    synonyms: institueren, oprichten
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    afschaffen, supprimeren
    do away with
    type of:
    openstellen
    start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
  3. verb
    alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    synonyms: afstellen, gelijkzetten, stellen
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    moduleren
    adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
    adjusteren, gradueren, ijken
    make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
    afstemmen, gelijkstemmen, intonatie, intoneren, stemmen, stemming, tunen
    adjust for (better) functioning
    bijstellen
    adjust again after an initial failure
    moduleren, reguleren
    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
    focussen
    put (an image) into focus
    decomprimeren
    decrease the pressure of
    geürbaniseerd, urbaniseren, verstedelijken
    accustom to urban ways
    faseren, periodiseren
    adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
    vervroegen, voorzetten
    move forward
    afstemmen
    regulate (a radio or television set) in order to receive a certain station or program
    balanceren
    bring into balance or equilibrium
    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    make something an integral part of something else
    synonyms: inbouwen, incalculeren, rekenen
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    integreren, verdisconteren, verinnerlijken, verwerken
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
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