Opzetten
Example: We moeten een plan opzetten voor het project.
Definition
"Opzetten" means to establish or organize something, such as a plan, system, or project, by arranging its necessary components and preparing it for use or implementation. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten een plan opzetten voor het project,' it refers to creating and organizing a plan for the project.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "opzetten" comes from the combination of 'op,' meaning 'up' or 'on,' and 'zetten,' meaning 'to put' or 'to set.' Together, it originally conveyed the idea of putting something up or setting it in place. Over time, it evolved to mean organizing or establishing something. Did you know? The literal sense of 'setting up' something physically has broadened to more abstract uses like starting projects or plans.
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"Opzetten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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