react

riˈækt
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Translation of react from English into Dutch

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Verb

1.

response

intr.
act in response to a stimulus or event
intr.
  • She didn't react when he called her name.Ze reageerde niet toen hij haar naam riep.
2.

opposition

intr.
act in opposition to something
intr.
  • They react against the new policy.Zij reageren tegen het nieuwe beleid.
3.

internet

tr./intr.TECH.
post an emoji or icon online
tr./intr.TECH.
  • He reacted to the post with a thumbs up.Hij reageerde op het bericht met een duim omhoog.
4.

allergy

intr.TECH.
become ill from a substance
intr.TECH.
  • He might react to the new medication.Hij zou op de nieuwe medicatie kunnen reageren.
5.

chemistry

intr.TECH.
undergo a chemical change
intr.TECH.
  • The substance reacts with water to form a gas.De stof reageert met water om een gas te vormen.
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Expressions with react: examples in English and translations in Dutch

op dezelfde manier reageren
soortgelijk reageren
When insulted, he tends to react in kind.
traag in reageren
niet snel reagerend
He is slow to react in emergencies.
kruisreageren
Some antibodies can cross-react with other viruses.

Synonyms and analogies of react in English

Examples of react in a sentence

  • They react quickly to market changes.
  • They react strongly to any criticism.
  • He tends to react defensively when challenged.
  • She reacted to the meme with a laughing emoji.
  • Many users reacted to the announcement with surprise icons.
  • Some people react to pollen in spring.

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

Verb
reagerenv.

The spike was so fast that no one could react to it.

De smash was zo snel dat niemand nog kon reageren.

reageren opv.

Subconscious feelings can affect how we react to everyday situations.

Onbewuste gevoelens kunnen bepalen hoe we reageren op alledaagse situaties.

ingrijpenv.

Receive instant alerts of flooding so you can react fast.

Ontvang direct meldingen van overstromingen zodat je snel kunt ingrijpen.

antwoordenv.

If you react negatively to such answers, you have failed the test.

Als je negatief reageert op dergelijke antwoorden, ben je gezakt voor de test.

Noun
reactienf.

Feel scared of how your partner will act, or react.

Bang bent voor het gedrag of de reactie van je partner.

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react: Examples and translations in context

The petrified soldier couldn't react as the enemy approached silently.

De doodsbange soldaat reageerde niet toen de vijand geruisloos dichterbij kwam.

A person's disposition can influence how they react to challenges.

Iemands aard kan bepalen hoe hij of zij op uitdagingen reageert.

The mosquito landed on my skin before I could react.

De mug landde op mijn huid voordat ik kon reageren.

The ball hit him full in the face before he could react.

De bal raakte hem vol in het gezicht voordat hij kon reageren.

Observant drivers react faster to sudden obstacles on the road.

Attente bestuurders reageren sneller op plotselinge obstakels op de weg.

He slipped through the doorway before the guards could react.

Hij schoot door de deuropening voordat de bewakers konden reageren.

Contrarians react differently to market news compared to most investors.

Contrarians reageren vaak heel anders op marktnieuws dan de meeste beleggers.

The warrior tried to strike down his opponent before they could react.

De krijger probeerde zijn tegenstander uit te schakelen voordat die kon reageren.

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