rooien

Definitions of rooien
  1. verb
    dig up
    synonyms: uitdoen
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    type of:
    opbreken, opdelven, opdiepen, opduiken, opgraven, opvissen, uitspitten
    find by digging in the ground
  2. verb
    be successful; achieve a goal
    synonyms: behalen, bolwerken, fiksen, halen, klaarspelen, klaren, koersen, lappen, managen, opknappen, organiseren, regelen, ritselen, slagen, uitgaan, versieren
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    type of:
    aanslaan, gaan, gelukken, inslaan, lukken, slagen
    attain success or reach a desired goal
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