Koppelen
Example: We moeten de computer koppelen aan het netwerk voor internettoegang.
Definition
"Koppelen" means to connect or link two or more things together, often to enable them to work jointly or share resources. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten de computer koppelen aan het netwerk,' it refers to connecting the computer to the network for internet access.
Etymology
The verb "koppelen" comes from the Dutch noun "kop," meaning head or top, originally referring to joining two horses by their heads using a yoke. Over time, "koppelen" evolved to mean linking or coupling objects or systems in general. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'couple'?
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"Koppelen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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