inzetten

Definitions of inzetten
  1. verb
    introduce
    synonyms: doorsteken, inbrengen, inlassen, inleggen, insteken, interpoleren, invoegen, inweven, tussenvoegen, vatten
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    larderen
    introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
    toeschuiven, toestoppen
    insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
    opdringen
    insert surreptitiously or without warrant
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    deponeren, doen, leggen, neerleggen, opstellen, plaatsen, steken, stellen, stoppen, voorleggen
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  2. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: aanvangen, beginnen, openen, opstarten, starten
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    afsluiten, besluiten, beëindigen, eindigen, stoppen, termineren
    bring to an end or halt
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    afspringen
    set off quickly, usually with success
    inwerken
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    aanheffen
    begin with vigor
  3. verb
    place troops or weapons in battle formation
    synonyms: charteren, inschakelen, inspannen
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    kaarten, kaartspelen, opspelen, spelen, uitkomen, uitspelen, vallen
    put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
  4. verb
    place a bet on
    synonyms: inleggen, wedden, zetten
  5. verb
    express or utter spontaneously
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    uiten
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  6. verb
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    synonyms: aanbevelen, bekleden, bevelen, heiligen, toevertrouwen, verbinden, wijden
    offeren, opofferen, sacrificeren, sacrifiëren
    endure the loss of
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    heiligen
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
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    aanwenden, bedienen, behandelen, bezigen, doorvoeren, gebruiken, hanteren, implementeren, introduceren, invoeren, nemen, omgaan, overgaan, overschakelen, pakken, toepassen, verwerken, wijden
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
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