base

beɪs
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Translation of base from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

structure

lowest part or foundation of something
  • The base of the statue is made of marble.De basis van het standbeeld is van marmer gemaakt
2.

operations

central location for operations or activities
  • The company set up its base in New York.Het bedrijf vestigde zijn hoofdkantoor in New York.
3.

planning

foundation or starting point for ideas or actions
basis fgrondslag
  • The theory has a strong base in scientific research.De theorie heeft een sterke basis in wetenschappelijk onderzoek.

Verb

tr.
1.

location

locate at a specific place
  • The company is based in New York.Het bedrijf is in New York gevestigd
2.

foundation

establish as the foundation for something
baseren funderen
  • They based their argument on recent studies.Zij baseerden hun argument op recente studies.

Adjective

1.

morality

morally low or dishonorable
lage verachtelijke oneervolle
  • His base actions shocked everyone.Zijn lage daden schokten iedereen.
2.

quality

of inferior quality or value
  • They sold the base imitation as if it were a valuable antique.Ze verkochten de minderwaardige imitatie alsof het een waardevol antiek voorwerp was.
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Expressions with base: examples in English and translations in Dutch

baseren op
The movie is based on a popular novel.
derde honk
derde basis
The player slid into third base just in time.
baseren op
The movie is based upon a true story.
contact opnemen
Let's touch base next week about the project.
even afstemmen
Let's touch base after the meeting to compare notes.
contact opnemen met
I need to touch base with my manager about the project.

Synonyms and analogies of base in English

Examples of base in a sentence

  • We need to inspect the base of the bridge.
  • The military base was strategically located near the border.
  • The expedition team returned to base after a long day of exploration.
  • The survey results provide a base for our proposal.
  • We used last year's budget as a base for discussion.
  • The runner stole second base with ease.

Translations of "base" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
basisnf.

The military base was surrounded by several armed choppers on alert.

De basis werd omringd door meerdere bewapende helikopters die paraat stonden.

basenf.

The lab assistant neutralized the strong base to prevent harm.

De laborant neutraliseerde de sterke base om schade te voorkomen.

voetnm.

The vase showed a clear physical break near its base.

In de vaas was een duidelijke breuk te zien bij de voet.

thuisbasisnf.

Each team has a base, surrounded by lots of protective turrets.

Elk team heeft een thuisbasis omgeven door een aantal beschermende torens.

bodemnm.

Shortcrust pastry forms a solid base for many sweet and savory pies.

Zanddeeg vormt een stevige bodem voor veel zoete en hartige taarten en quiches.

Verb
baserenv.

Teachers should base their grades on clear criteria and consistent assessment.

Docenten moeten hun cijfers baseren op duidelijke criteria en consequente beoordeling.

funderenv.

You can base your communication strategy on this.

Daar kunt u uw communicatiestrategie op funderen.

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base: Examples and translations in context

The co-opted territory became a strategic military base during the conflict.

Het ingelijfde gebied werd tijdens het conflict een strategische militaire basis.

Builders used a monolithic stone to create the base of the statue.

De bouwers gebruikten één massief stuk steen als basis voor het standbeeld.

Massed equipment lay ready for transport in the military base.

Het verzamelde materieel lag op de basis klaar om te worden vervoerd.

Every post held on the base had assigned duties for each officer.

Elke post op de basis had eigen taken voor elke officier.

Press out the tomato juice for a flavorful base in the soup.

Pers het tomatensap uit voor een smaakvolle basis van de soep.

Romaine lettuce provides a fresh and healthy base in salads.

Romaine sla vormt een frisse en gezonde basis voor salades.

You can use plain bread as a base to create delicious appetizers.

Je kunt gewoon wit brood gebruiken als basis voor allerlei lekkere hapjes.

A thick doorstep was the base of her open-faced sandwich.

Een dikke snee brood vormde de basis van haar open boterham.

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