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to make up for
01
goedmaken, compenseren
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
Voorbeelden
They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy.
Ze hebben hun eerdere meningsverschillen goedgemaakt door deel te nemen aan relatietherapie.
02
compenseren, vervangen
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
Voorbeelden
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
De stagiair moest de afwezigheid van de administratieve assistent opvangen en de hele dag de telefoon beantwoorden.
