Zoeken
to waste
01
verspillen, verkwisten
to use something without care or more than needed
Transitive: to waste a resource
Example
The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts.
It 's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they 're not needed.
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
02
verspillen, verkwisten
to use financial or material resources recklessly, extravagantly, or in a manner that lacks prudent management
Transitive: to waste money on sth
Example
He tends to waste his income on luxury items rather than saving for the future.
Failing to maintain a budget may lead to wasting resources on fleeting pleasures.
Some individuals waste their inheritance on frivolous expenses, leaving little for long-term financial security.
03
elimineren, afmaken
to eliminate or kill someone
Transitive: to waste sb
Example
The gang decided to waste the informant who was cooperating with the police.
The spy narrowly escaped being wasted by the enemy agents.
The mob boss was known for wasting anyone who posed a risk to his organization.
04
afvoeren, weggooien
to dispose of or eliminate something
Transitive: to waste unwanted items
Example
The company had to waste excess inventory to make room for new products.
The policy was to waste obsolete technology to make way for the latest advancements.
He decided to waste his old clothes by donating them to a local charity.
05
verkwisten, afslanken
to gradually lose physical strength, usually due to illness, malnutrition, or other adverse conditions
Intransitive
Example
The lack of proper nutrition caused the patient to waste.
After weeks of being bedridden, the athlete could feel himself wasting.
The prisoner, subjected to harsh living conditions, started to waste.
06
verwoesten, vernietigen
to cause extensive destruction; to lay waste to an area, structure, or resource
Transitive: to waste a structure or area
Example
The hurricane swept through the coastal town, wasting everything in its path.
The invasive species rapidly spread, threatening to waste the native plant life in the ecosystem.
The earthquake shook the city, and aftershocks continued to waste buildings that had already been weakened.
07
verzwakken, afnemen
to cause something to shrink or become weaker gradually
Transitive: to waste sb
Example
Over the months, the harsh conditions of the prison camp wasted the prisoners.
The disease wasted her so severely that she could barely stand on her own.
The long illness gradually wasted him, leaving him too weak to get out of bed.
01
woestijn, onnatuurlijke grond
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
02
afval, rommel
materials that have no use and are unwanted
Example
Hazardous waste, such as chemicals and electronic waste, requires special handling and disposal methods to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic.
Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life.
03
verspilling, nutteloosheid
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
04
verspilling, verlies
the act of putting something such a resource to wrong or careless use
Example
It 's a waste of talent not pursuing a career in music with her incredible voice.
Printing out all those documents is such a waste.
05
waardevermindering, verspilling
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
01
woest, onbewoond
situated in a barren, desolate, or remote area, often characterized by its isolation and lack of resources
Voorbeeld
The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts.
It's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.
She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.
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