Versnellen
Example: We moeten de processen versnellen om de deadline te halen.
Definition
"Versnellen" means to increase the speed or rate of an action or process, making it happen faster. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten de processen versnellen om de deadline te halen,' it means accelerating processes to meet a deadline.
Etymology
The Dutch word "versnellen" comes from the prefix 'ver-' indicating intensification or change, combined with 'snellen,' which means to be quick or fast. Together, they form 'versnellen,' literally meaning 'to make faster.' Did you know? The root 'snel' can be traced back to Old Dutch and is related to the English word 'snell,' an old term for quick or lively.
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"Versnellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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