ontslaan

Definitions of ontslaan
  1. verb
    free from obligations or duties
    synonyms: absolveren, dechargeren, dispenseren, ontheffen, ontlasten, vrijstellen, wippen
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    aflossen, overnemen, waarnemen
    free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
    casseren
    discharge with dishonor, as in the army
    verlossen
    grant freedom to
    onttronen
    remove a monarch from the throne
    emanciperen, ontvoogden
    free from slavery or servitude
    dekoloniseren
    grant independence to (a former colony)
  2. verb
    complete or carry out
    synonyms: wippen
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    type of:
    uitvoeren
    put in effect
  3. verb
    terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
    synonyms: afzetten, wegwuiven, wippen
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    antonyms:
    aannemen, bekleden, bezighouden, plaatsen, tewerkstellen
    engage or hire for work
    types:
    verwijderen, wegbonjouren, wegsturen, wegwerken, wegzenden
    stop associating with
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