uitzetten

Definitions of uitzetten
  1. verb
    expand abnormally
    synonyms: gezwollen, opzetten, opzwellen, uitdijen, zwellen
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    type of:
    extensiveren
    become larger in size or volume or quantity
  2. verb
    fill with gas or air
    synonyms: gezwollen, opblazen, oppompen, opzetten, opzwellen, uitdijen, zwellen
  3. verb
    become wider
    synonyms: gezwollen, opzetten, opzwellen, uitdijen, zwellen
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    type of:
    verruimen
    become broader or wider or more extensive
  4. verb
    lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
    synonyms: lay-outen
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    type of:
    opstellen, ordenen, rangschikken, schikken, structureren, vormgeven
    put into a proper or systematic order
  5. verb
    make an investment
    synonyms: beleggen, investeren, plaatsen, vastleggen, vastzetten
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    types:
    speculeren
    invest at a risk
    type of:
    uitgeven
    pay out
  6. verb
    cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
    synonyms: afzetten, uitdoen, uitdraaien, uitknippen, uitschakelen
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    antonyms:
    aandoen, aandraaien, aanknippen, aanzetten, inschakelen
    cause to operate by flipping a switch
    type of:
    omzetten, overgooien
    cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
  7. verb
    set boundaries to and delimit
    synonyms: afbakenen, afgrenzen, afpalen, afperken, afzetten, bebakenen, demarqueren, omschrijven
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    type of:
    bedwingen, begrenzen, beperken, indammen, inkrimpen, inperken, limiteren, terugdringen
    place limits on (extent or access)
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