werken

Definitions of werken
  1. noun
    a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
    synonyms: fermentatie, fermentatieproces, fermenteren, gisten, gisting, zymose
  2. verb
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
    synonyms: bezighouden, dienen, doen, functioneren, occuperen, opereren, ophouden
    bekleden
    be employed
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    duimen, duimendraaien, duimzuigen, luilakken, stilstaan, stilvallen
    be idle; exist in a changeless situation
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    doorlezen, doorlopen, doornemen, doorwerken, doorzoeken, langslopen, overlopen
    apply thoroughly; think through
    dollen, fröbelen, knutselen, lappen, raggen, ravotten, robbedoezen, stoeien, zemen
    do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
    assisteren, bijstaan, gerug(ge)steund, geruggensteund, geruggesteund, gerugsteund, ruggensteunen, ruggesteunen, rugsteunen
    act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
    bezighouden, liggen, lopen, occuperen, ophouden, staan, zitten
    keep busy with
    heulen, meedraaien, meewerken
    work together on a common enterprise of project
    hospiteren, interneren
    work as an intern
    dienen
    devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
    opereren
    operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
    liefhebberen
    work with in an amateurish manner
  3. verb
    be employed
    synonyms: bekleden
    bezighouden, dienen, doen, functioneren, occuperen, opereren, ophouden
    exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
    opereren
    operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
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    dienen
    do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
    bankieren
    be in the banking business
    beulen, blokken, hengsten, pezen, ploegen, ploeteren, pompen, sappelen, sjouwen, sloven, vossen, zwoegen
    work hard
    beunhazen, bijverdienen, karweien, klussen, schnabbelen
    work a second job, usually after hours
    functioneren
    perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
    representeren, vertegenwoordigen
    be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
  4. verb
    perform as expected when applied
    synonyms: draaien, functioneren, lopen
  5. verb
    use to one's advantage
    synonyms: baten, goeddoen
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    aanwenden, bedienen, behandelen, bezigen, doorvoeren, gebruiken, hanteren, implementeren, introduceren, invoeren, nemen, omgaan, overgaan, overschakelen, pakken, toepassen, verwerken, wijden
    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  6. verb
    be of use to, be useful to
    synonyms: baten, goeddoen
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    gerieven, helpen, meehelpen, meewerken, pousseren, vooruithelpen
    give help or assistance; be of service
  7. verb
    form into a spiral shape
    synonyms: verdraaien, vervormen
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    loswringen, ontwringen, verdraaien, wringen
    twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
    loswringen, vertekenen, vervormen
    twist and press out of shape
    matten, matteren, vervilten, verwarren
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
    doorvlechten, doorweven, ineenstrengelen, inrijgen, insnoeren, verstrengelen, verstrengeling
    spin,wind, or twist together
    spinnen
    work natural fibers into a thread
    verweven
    interlace by or as if by weaving
    vlechten
    weave into plaits
    oprollen, opwinden, rollen
    form into a wreath
    doorweven
    weave together into a fabric or design
    vlechten
    form or weave into a braid or braids
    aanhechten
    join by interweaving strands
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    vervormen
    assume a different shape or form
  8. verb
    twist and press out of shape
    synonyms: loswringen, vertekenen, vervormen
    loswringen, ontwringen, verdraaien, wringen
    twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
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    verdraaien, vervormen
    form into a spiral shape
  9. verb
    cause to come into a particular state or condition
    synonyms: brengen
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  10. verb
    bring into a different state
    synonyms: brengen
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    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  11. verb
    get involved in or with
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    overgaan
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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