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to flunk
01
zakken, falen
to fail in reaching the required standard to succeed in a test, course of study, etc.
Transitive: to flunk a test or course of study
Voorbeelden
Despite studying hard, he unfortunately flunked the math exam.
Ondanks hard studeren, is hij helaas gezakt voor het wiskunde-examen.
If students do n't complete their assignments, they may flunk the course.
Als studenten hun opdrachten niet afmaken, kunnen ze voor de cursus zakken.
02
laten zakken, laten falen
to make someone fail an exam, course, etc. by giving them a very low grade
Transitive: to flunk sb
Voorbeelden
He missed too many classes, so the professor flunked him.
Hij heeft te veel lessen gemist, dus de professor liet hem zakken.
Because of his plagiarism, the teacher had to flunk him for the semester.
Vanwege zijn plagiaat moest de leraar hem voor het semester laten zakken.
01
a failure to meet the minimum standard or requirement, especially in an exam or course
Voorbeelden
Receiving a flunk in the final exam meant he had to retake the course.
Her first flunk in chemistry motivated her to study harder.
