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to squeeze
01
knijpen, persen
to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Voorbeelden
The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently.
De peuter probeerde de tandpasta zelfstandig op de tandenborstel te knijpen.
02
uitpersen, extraheren
to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Voorbeelden
I squeezed the teabag to release the flavors into the hot water.
Ik kneep het theezakje om de smaken in het hete water vrij te laten.
03
knuffelen, stevig omhelzen
to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Voorbeelden
The couple squeezed each other tightly, reveling in their reunion after a long separation.
Het paar omhelsde elkaar stevig, genietend van hun hereniging na een lange scheiding.
04
drukken, belasten
to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Voorbeelden
Excessive student loan debt can squeeze recent graduates, limiting their financial freedom.
Overmatige studieschuld kan recent afgestudeerden onder druk zetten, hun financiële vrijheid beperken.
05
persen, wringen
to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
Voorbeelden
The hiker squeezed between the narrow rocks to continue along the trail.
De wandelaar wrong zich tussen de smalle rotsen om verder te gaan langs het pad.
06
persen, drukken
to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
Voorbeelden
The plumber squeezed the pipes into the tight space behind the wall.
De loodgieter perste de leidingen in de krappe ruimte achter de muur.
07
afpersen, lospeuteren
to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty
Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
Voorbeelden
The negotiator skillfully squeezed concessions from the opposing party during the business deal.
De onderhandelaar heeft handig concessies afgedwongen van de tegenpartij tijdens de zakelijke deal.
Squeeze
01
a close or affectionate hug
Voorbeelden
A quick squeeze conveyed comfort without words.
02
the action of firmly gripping or pressing something
Voorbeelden
She felt a squeeze on her arm from the crowded train.
03
an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power
Voorbeelden
Investors applied a squeeze to increase shareholder returns.
04
a push into or through a tight or confined space
Voorbeelden
A squeeze into the crowded elevator was unavoidable.
05
a wringing action
Voorbeelden
The mechanic gave a squeeze to the hose to check for leaks.
06
Mijn schat, Mijn wederhelft
a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
SlangVoorbeelden
He brought his squeeze to the party last night.
Hij bracht zijn vriendin gisteravond naar het feest.
07
a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers
Voorbeelden
The manufacturer experienced a profit squeeze due to higher raw material prices.
08
a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise
Voorbeelden
Consumers felt the squeeze as borrowing money became more expensive.
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