Zoeken
to deflate
01
verlagen, afnemen
to reduce the value or amount of something
Transitive: to deflate value or amount of something
Example
Economic uncertainties often deflate consumer confidence.
Experts predict that changes in regulations will deflate the demand for certain products.
02
leeg laten lopen, ontluchten
to lose air or gas
Intransitive
Example
When the soccer ball got punctured, it began to deflate slowly, losing its shape on the field.
Toen de voetbal een lek had, begon hij langzaam leeg te lopen en verloor hij zijn vorm op het veld.
As the tire deflated, the cyclist had to stop and fix the puncture before continuing the ride.
Toen de band leeg liep, moest de fietser stoppen en de punctie repareren voordat hij de rit voortzette.
03
decompressie, de Inflatie terugdringen
to decrease the general level of prices of goods and services, often accompanied by a decline in economic activity
Transitive: to deflate the economy or economic values
Example
The central bank implemented measures to deflate the economy and curb inflation.
The government 's austerity measures aimed to deflate public spending, reduce budget deficits, and stabilize the economy.
04
ontkrachtigen, afnemen
to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
Transitive: to deflate an attitude or feeling
Example
The harsh criticism from her supervisor deflated her enthusiasm for the project.
His failure to secure the promotion deflated his aspirations for advancement within the company.
05
ontluchten, leeglopen
to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Transitive: to deflate a container
Example
John had to deflate the basketball slightly because it was too bouncy for indoor play.
She carefully deflated the air mattress after the camping trip, folding it up neatly for storage.
word family
defl
Verb
deflate
Verb
deflated
Adjective
deflated
Adjective
deflation
Noun
deflation
Noun
deflator
Noun
deflator
Noun
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