Inschakelen
Example: Je moet de lichten inschakelen als het donker is.
Definition
"Inschakelen" means to activate or switch on a device or system, making it operational. For example, you use "inschakelen" when turning on lights or machinery to make them function when needed.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "inschakelen" comes from the prefix "in-" meaning 'in' or 'into,' combined with "schakelen," which means 'to switch.' Together, they literally mean 'to switch in' or 'engage.' Did you know that "schakelen" originally referred to changing gears or shifting, which nicely fits the idea of turning something on or activating it?
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"Inschakelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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