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to drain
01
afgieten, leegmaken
to empty or remove liquid from a container or area
Transitive: to drain a liquid
Voorbeelden
After steaming the vegetables, she carefully drained the excess water from the pot.
Nadat ze de groenten had gestoomd, leegde ze voorzichtig het overtollige water uit de pan.
02
uitputten, leegmaken
to gradually or completely use up the available resources
Transitive: to drain a resource
Voorbeelden
The constant use of electronic devices drained the battery of her smartphone by the end of the day.
03
uitputten, leegzuigen
to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality
Transitive: to drain sb of energy and vitality
Voorbeelden
The prolonged illness drained her of her usual vigor and left her feeling weak and fatigued.
De langdurige ziekte drainte haar gebruikelijke kracht en liet haar zich zwak en moe voelen.
01
afvoer, goot
a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
Dialect
American
American
Voorbeelden
Residents were advised to avoid pouring grease down the drain to prevent clogs in the plumbing system.
Bewoners werd geadviseerd om geen vet in de afvoer te gieten om verstoppingen in het sanitairsysteem te voorkomen.
02
a conduit or pipe designed to carry away liquid waste to a sewer, septic system, or other safe location
Voorbeelden
The plumber inspected the main drain for blockages.
03
the process of removing liquid from a container or area, often by letting it flow out
Voorbeelden
The drain of the flooded field took several days.
04
a gradual reduction or exhaustion of energy, resources, or strength
Voorbeelden
The drought was a drain on local agriculture.
05
drain, drainagebuis
a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing
Voorbeelden
The drain was a crucial part of postoperative care for the patient.
De drain was een cruciaal onderdeel van de postoperatieve zorg voor de patiënt.
Lexicale Boom
drained
draining
drain
