opwerpen

Definitions of opwerpen
  1. verb
    move an implement through
    synonyms: doorroeren, omscheppen, opgooien, roeren, tossen
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    types:
    karnen
    stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter
    type of:
    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    block off with barricades
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    aanlopen, blokkeren, oplopen, stremmen, versperren, verstoppen, verstopping
    block passage through
  3. verb
    set up or lay the groundwork for
    synonyms: aanstellen, aanwijzen, benoemd, benoemen, designeren, maken, nomineren
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    types:
    constitueren, grondvesten, instellen, institueren, oprichten, stichten, vestigen
    create and charge with a task or function
    coöpteren
    appoint summarily or commandeer
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