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to refuse
01
weigeren, afwijzen
to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked
Transitive: to refuse an offer
Voorbeelden
The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload.
De werknemer moest de opdracht weigeren omdat deze in conflict was met zijn huidige werklast.
02
weigeren, afwijzen
to not accept what someone has offered us or asked us to do
Transitive: to refuse to do sth
Voorbeelden
The restaurant refused to serve customers without reservations during peak hours.
Het restaurant weigerde klanten zonder reservering te bedienen tijdens de spitsuren.
03
weigeren, falen
to fail or be unable to perform the function or action that is expected of it
Transitive: to refuse to do sth
Voorbeelden
The lock on the door refused to budge, even after she tried the key multiple times.
Het slot op de deur weigerde te bewegen, zelfs nadat ze de sleutel meerdere keren had geprobeerd.
04
weigeren, afwijzen
to deny someone permission to have something
Transitive: to refuse sth
Ditransitive: to refuse sb a permission | to refuse a permission to sb
Voorbeelden
The doctor refused the patient pain medication, deeming it unnecessary for their condition.
De arts weigerde de patiënt pijnmedicatie, omdat hij het onnodig vond voor hun toestand.
05
weigeren, verwerpen
to reject or disown someone or something, often due to a disagreement or a perceived betrayal
Transitive: to refuse sb
Voorbeelden
The political party refused the disgraced member, expelling them from the party.
De politieke partij weigerde de onteerde lid, en zette hen uit de partij.
Refuse
01
afval, vuilnis
unwanted materials or items that have been discarded
