Zoeken
to pile up
[phrase form: pile]
01
ophopen, samenvoegen
to increase in amount or quantity over time
Intransitive
Example
Leaves piled up in the backyard during autumn.
Work assignments have been piling up since the manager went on vacation.
If you do n't address your issues, they 'll just pile up over time.
02
opstapelen, opbouwen
to stack things on top of each other
Transitive: to pile up sth
Example
She piled up the dirty dishes in the sink.
The workers piled up the bricks to prepare for construction.
At the construction site, workers piled up sandbags to prevent flooding.
03
opstapelen, verzamelen
to put a large quantity or group of things in one place or on top of one another
Transitive: to pile up sth
Example
Throughout her acting career, she piled up accolades and awards for her outstanding performances.
The athlete 's determination and skill allowed him to pile up a collection of medals and trophies.
The charity organization has managed to pile up donations from generous supporters over the years.
Voorbeeld
Leaves piled up in the backyard during autumn.
Work assignments have been piling up since the manager went on vacation.
If you don't address your issues, they'll just pile up over time.
Bills just seem to pile up when you least expect it.
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