Bezetten
Example: De studenten bezetten de aula tijdens de protestactie.
Definition
"Bezetten" means to occupy or take control of a place, often by force or protest, as in the example where students occupy the auditorium during a demonstration. It involves holding or seizing a location to assert presence or demand change.
Etymology
The Dutch word "bezetten" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'zetten,' meaning to set or place. Originally, it referred to setting or placing something firmly, but over time it evolved to mean occupying or taking control of a space. Did you know that the root 'zetten' is related to the English word 'set'?
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"Bezetten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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