Stabiliseren
Example: De regering probeerde de economie te stabiliseren na de crisis.
Definition
"Stabiliseren" means to make or become stable, especially in historical or political contexts. It refers to actions taken to restore balance or steadiness after a period of instability, such as a government working to stabilize the economy following a crisis.
Etymology
The Dutch word "stabiliseren" comes from the Latin 'stabilis,' meaning stable or firm, combined with the suffix '-iseren,' which forms verbs indicating causing or becoming. Did you know? The root 'stabilis' is also the source of the English word 'stable,' showing how languages share common origins.
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"Stabiliseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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