optreden

Definitions of optreden
  1. noun
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
    synonyms: handelwijs, handelwijze, methode, methodiek, systeem, systematiek
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    doceermethode, leermethode, leerplan, onderwijsmethode
    the principles and methods of instruction
    methodologie
    the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
    oplossing
    a method for solving a problem
    bestel, stelsel, systeem
    a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
    techniek
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    referentiekader
    a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning
    denkleer, logica
    a system of reasoning
    puntenstelsel, puntensysteem
    a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules
    theosofie
    a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul
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    deskundigheid, deskundologie, expertise, know-how, vakbekwaamheid, vakkennis
    the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
  2. noun
    the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
    synonyms: opvoering, performance, rijgedrag, sketch, toneelopvoering, toneeluitvoering, toneelvoorstelling, uitvoering, voordracht, weggedrag
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    improvisatie
    a performance given extempore without planning or preparation
    chimère, drogbeeld, fantasma, goochelarij, goochelkunst, goocheltoer, goocheltruc, hallucinatie, hersenschim, hersenspinsel, hocus-pocus, illusie, illusionisme, kunstje, magie, spooksel, toverkracht, waandenkbeeld, waanidee, waanvoorstelling, zinsbegoocheling
    an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
    weergave
    the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
    slotwerk, zwanenzang, zwanezang
    a final performance or effort (especially before retirement)
    herinterpretatie
    a new or different interpretation
    gekweel, gezang, zang, zangkunst, zanguitvoering
    the act of singing vocal music
    manipulatiekunst
    manual dexterity in the execution of tricks
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    aanbieding, demonstratie, presentatie
    a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
  3. verb
    give a performance (of something)
    synonyms: concerteren, opvoeren, performen, spelen, uitvoeren, weggeven
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    debuteren
    make one's debut
    concerteren, musiceren, spelen
    play on an instrument
    mimen, playbacken
    act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
    accompagneren, backen, begeleiden
    perform an accompaniment to
    aanstrijken, strijken
    play on a string instrument with a bow
    schmieren
    exaggerate one's acting
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    weergeven
    create anew
  4. verb
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    synonyms: doen, handelen, tussenkomen
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    abstineren, onthouden
    resist doing something
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    afwisselen, alterneren, rouleren
    do something in turns
    aanbelanden, aanlanden, afbouwen, belanden, terechtkomen, vallen
    finally be or do something
    bespoedigen, haasten, jachten, jagen, opschieten, voortjagen, voortmaken
    act or move at high speed
    hinderen, interrumperen, onderbreken, ontrieven, storen, verstoren
    destroy the peace or tranquility of
    antwoorden, reageren
    show a response or a reaction to something
    belonen, honoreren, renumereren, terugstorten, vergoeden
    act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
    inspannen, weren
    make a great effort at a mental or physical task
    coöpereren, samendoen, samenwerken
    act together or towards others or with others
    afwijken, kanten, keren, opkomen, opponeren, roeren, vechten, verweren, verzetten, weren
    act against or in opposition to
    scharrelen, spelen
    behave carelessly or indifferently
    benaderen
    begin to deal with
    deelnemen, delen, meedoen, participeren
    share in something
    beesten, misdragen
    behave badly
    gedragen
    behave in a certain manner
    gedragen
    behave well or properly
    beproeven, pogen, proberen, trachten, zien, zoeken
    make an effort or attempt
    durven, tarten, vermeten, verstouten, wagen
    to be courageous enough to try or do something
    afleggen, doen, gebeuren, verrichten, zitten
    act so as to bring into existence
    afzetten, doorkruisen, dwarsbomen, dwarsdrijven, dwarsliggen, dwarszitten, tegenstreven, tegenwerken, weerstreven
    act in opposition to
    vooruitlopen, vooruitzien
    act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
    procederen
    conduct a prosecution in a court of law
    rauzen, tekeergaan, tempeesten
    act violently, recklessly, or destructively
    organiseren, regelen, ritselen, scharrelen, versieren
    come to terms with
    verwaardigen
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
    verwaardigen
    behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
    bevreemden, verrassen
    come upon or take unawares
    afwachten, antichambreren, beiden, schromen, wachten
    wait before acting
    aanhouden, continueren, cultiveren, doorbijten, doordouwen, doordrammen, doordrijven, doorgaan, doorlopen, doorzetten, houden, lopen, onderhouden, standhouden, volhouden, voortduren
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    gedijen, prospereren, tieren, welvaren
    act in one's own or everybody's best interest
    samenspanning
    act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
    beantwoorden, gehoorzamen
    react to a stimulus or command
    beantwoorden, opnemen
    respond to a signal
    communicatie
    transmit thoughts or feelings
    afslaan, bedanken, ontzeggen, refuseren, verdommen, verdraaien, verrekken, vertikken, weigeren
    show unwillingness towards
    bevoogden
    treat condescendingly
    pennen, vastzetten
    immobilize a piece
    tackelen
    seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
    penselen, schilderen
    make a painting
    rommelen, rondscharrelen, scharrelen
    conduct business
    terugdoen
    return in kind
    inspannen, weren
    exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength
    riskeren
    proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
    coöpereren, samendoen, samenwerken
    join for a common purpose or in a common action
    moeten
    have a personal or business relationship with someone
    aanvallen, bestrijden, betwisten, ingaan, tegenlopen, tegenzitten
    resist
    celebreren
    act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
    socialiseren
    take part in social activities; interact with others
    aanknopen
    establish communication with someone
    bestrijden, bevechten, duelleren, tegengaan
    make a strenuous or labored effort
    aantreffen, ontmoeten, tegenkomen, treffen, vergaderen
    collect in one place
    combineren, relateren
    have or establish a relationship to
    behandelen, bejegenen
    interact in a certain way
    beproeven, mikken, nastreven, ogen, streven
    attempt by employing effort
    achternazetten, achternazitten, nazetten, nazitten
    pursue someone sexually or romantically
    ingrijpen, interfereren, interveniëren, interveniërend
    get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
    gokken, riskeren, wagen
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    riskeren, wagen
    expose to a chance of loss or damage
    flirten, koketteren, sjansen, vervrouwelijken
    have amorous affairs; of men
    doorhollen
    continue uninterrupted
  5. verb
    chance to be or do something, without intention or causation
    synonyms: rijzen, voordoen, voorkomen, voorvallen
    afspelen, gebeuren, geschieden, gevallen, omgaan, passeren, rijzen, spelen, voordoen, voorkomen, voorvallen
    happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
  6. verb
    happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
    synonyms: afspelen, gebeuren, geschieden, gevallen, omgaan, passeren, rijzen, spelen, voordoen, voorkomen, voorvallen
    rijzen, voordoen, voorkomen, voorvallen
    chance to be or do something, without intention or causation
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    afspelen, gebeuren, geschieden, gevallen, omgaan, passeren, plaatsgrijpen, plaatshebben, plaatsvinden, spelen, voltrekken
    come to pass
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