opzetten

Definitions of opzetten
  1. verb
    expand abnormally
    synonyms: gezwollen, opzwellen, uitdijen, uitzetten, zwellen
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    extensiveren
    become larger in size or volume or quantity
  2. verb
    fill with gas or air
    synonyms: gezwollen, opblazen, oppompen, opzwellen, uitdijen, uitzetten, zwellen
  3. verb
    become wider
    synonyms: gezwollen, opzwellen, uitdijen, uitzetten, zwellen
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    verruimen
    become broader or wider or more extensive
  4. verb
    raise from a lower to a higher position
    synonyms: beuren, heffen, lepelen, lichten, omhooghalen, omhoogtillen, opbeuren, ophalen, opheffen, ophogen, oplaten, oplichten, opnemen, oprichten, opspuiten, optillen, tillen, verhogen
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    antonyms:
    afhalen, afzinken, neerhalen, neerlaten, omlaaghalen, verlagen
    move something or somebody to a lower position
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    opstaan
    cause to rise
    opkrikken
    lift with a special device
    hijsen, ophijsen, opsjorren
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
    hijsen, omhoogtrekken, ophijsen, opscheren, opsjorren, optrekken
    raise
    pompen
    raise (gases or fluids) with a pump
    oprichten
    cause to rise up
    legeren, opslaan
    erect and fasten
    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
  5. verb
    get ready for a particular purpose or event
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    aangorden, gereedmaken, installeren, instrueren, klaarmaken, opmaken, prepareren, voorbereiden, warmdraaien
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  6. verb
    begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
  7. verb
    treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting
    synonyms: prepareren
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    drenken, impregneren, verzadigen, weken
    infuse or fill completely
  8. verb
    provoke or stir up
    synonyms: aanhitsen, aanstoken, dollen, losmaken, opfokken, ophitsen, opnaaien, opruien, opruiend, opstoken, opzwepen, provoceren, voeren
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    begeesteren, enthousiasmeren, motiveren, opwarmen, provoceren, tarten, uitlokken
    provide the needed stimulus for
  9. verb
    put on or wear a hat
    synonyms: opdoen, ophebben
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    aandoen, aantrekken, omslaan
    put clothing on one's body
  10. verb
    put on the stove or ready for cooking
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    bereiden, brouwen, klaarmaken, koken, opmaken, prepareren, toebereiden, voorbereiden, warmdraaien
    prepare for eating by applying heat
  11. verb
    be performed or presented for public viewing
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    debuteren
    appear for the first time in public
  12. verb
    replay (as a melody)
    synonyms: afdraaien, afspelen, concerteren, draaien
    concerteren, musiceren, spelen
    play on an instrument
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    voorspelen
    play as a prelude
    moduleren
    change the key of, in music
    type of:
    weergeven
    create anew
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