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to disperse
01
verspreiden, uit elkaar gaan
to part and move in different directions
Intransitive
Example
As the school bell rang, students began to disperse from the courtyard to their respective classrooms.
The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.
After the performance, the audience started to disperse, making their way to the exits.
1.1
verstoren, verstrepen
to make things or people part and move in different directions
Transitive: to disperse sth
Example
The wind dispersed the ashes from the bonfire across the beach, leaving behind a fine residue.
The camp leader dispersed supplies among the campers, ensuring everyone had what they needed.
The police used tear gas to disperse the unruly crowd during the protest.
02
verstrooien, spreiden
to spread or distribute something widely over an area
Transitive: to disperse sth | to disperse sth somewhere
Example
The government launched a campaign to disperse information about emergency preparedness to households.
The park ranger used a helicopter to disperse seeds over the burnt areas of the forest to aid in regeneration.
The company decided to disperse its manufacturing facilities across different countries to reduce costs.
03
dispergeren, scheiden
to separate light into its component colors
Transitive: to disperse light
Example
The optical device disperses laser light into a range of wavelengths for various scientific applications.
Raindrops act as miniature prisms, dispersing sunlight and creating rainbows in the sky.
A diamond 's ability to disperse light into its spectral colors enhances its brilliance and fire.
Voorbeeld
As the school bell rang, students began to disperse from the courtyard to their respective classrooms.
The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.
After the performance, the audience started to disperse, making their way to the exits.
The guests began to disperse from the party as the evening wore on.
Once the meeting concluded, team members began to disperse, heading back to their workstations.
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