Richten op
Example: We moeten ons richten op het verbeteren van de samenwerking.
Definition
"Richten op" means to focus attention or efforts towards a specific goal or objective, as in directing one's concentration or actions. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten ons richten op het verbeteren van de samenwerking,' it means to concentrate on improving collaboration.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "richten op" combines 'richten,' meaning to aim or direct, with 'op,' a preposition meaning 'on' or 'towards.' 'Richten' comes from Middle Dutch 'richten,' derived from Old High German 'rihtōn,' meaning to set right or direct. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'right,' originally implying correctness or alignment, which fits nicely with the idea of aiming or directing something.
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"Richten op" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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