Vastleggen
Example: We moeten de afspraken goed vastleggen in het contract.
Definition
"Vastleggen" means to record or secure something firmly, especially information or agreements, to ensure they are clearly documented and cannot be easily changed or forgotten. For example, in the phrase, 'We moeten de afspraken goed vastleggen in het contract,' it means to properly document the agreements in the contract.
Etymology
The Dutch word "vastleggen" is a compound of 'vast,' meaning firm or fixed, and 'leggen,' meaning to lay or put down. Together, they convey the act of firmly laying something down, metaphorically used for recording or securing information. Did you know? This combination emphasizes making something permanent or unchangeable.
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"Vastleggen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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