shadowing

ˈʃædəʊɪŋ
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Translation of shadowing from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

surveillance

following closely and secretly
  • The detective was shadowing the suspect all day.De detective was de hele dag de verdachte aan het schaduwen.
2.

imitation

unofficial but acting as though it were
schaduwachtig imitatie nabootsend
  • He took on a shadowing role in the project.Hij nam een schaduwachtige rol op zich in het project.
3.

politics

UK
related to the opposition in politics
UK
  • He was appointed to a shadowing position in the party.Hij werd benoemd tot een schaduwpositie in de partij.
4.

influence

Rare
having influence not widely recognized
Rare
  • Her shadowing presence was felt in the decision-making process.Haar onzichtbare aanwezigheid was merkbaar in het besluitvormingsproces.

Noun

1.

espionage

secretly following someone to observe them
  • The agent was skilled in shadowing targets.De agent was bedreven in het schaduwen van doelwitten.
2.

art

TECH.
technique in drawing to show light and depth
TECH.
  • Her skill in shadowing brought the portrait to life.Haar vaardigheid in schaduwen bracht het portret tot leven
3.

language learning

TECH.
repeating speech immediately after hearing it
TECH.
nabootsing fdirecte herhaling het direct herhalen van gesproken taal
  • Shadowing helps improve pronunciation skills.Nabootsing helpt de uitspraakvaardigheden te verbeteren.
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Expressions with shadowing: examples in English and translations in Dutch

werkobservatie
jobobservatie
She spent a day job shadowing a nurse to understand the role better.
meeloopdag
meelopen
Work shadowing helped me understand what the job involves.

Images of shadowing

  • shadowing: technique in drawing to show light and depth
    (art) schaduwen
  • shadowing: the effect of being blocked from light or radio
    (blocking) schaduwwerking

Synonyms and analogies of shadowing in English

Examples of shadowing in a sentence

  • The agent was shadowing the target without being noticed.
  • She assumed a shadowing position during the negotiations.
  • The intern was given a shadowing task to learn the ropes.
  • She held a shadowing role in the new cabinet.
  • The shadowing team criticized the budget proposal.
  • His shadowing role was crucial in the project.
shadow
ˈʃædoʊ
Noun
1.

light

dark shape on a surface blocking light
  • The tree cast a shadow on the ground.De boom wierp een schaduw op de grond.
2.

lingering effect

influence or presence, often negative
  • His father's shadow loomed over his career.De schaduw van zijn vader hing over zijn carrière.
Verb
tr.
1.

covering

cast a shadow over something
beschaduwen in de schaduw zetten
  • The large tree shadowed the entire garden.De grote boom beschaduwde de hele tuin.
2.

surveillance

follow and observe someone closely and secretly
  • He decided to shadow her to discover the truth.Hij besloot haar te schaduwen om de waarheid te ontdekken
Adjective
1.

dimly lit

cast in shade, making the area darker and less lit
schaduwrijk half verlicht
  • The shadow corner of the room was cool and quiet.De schaduwrijk hoek van de kamer was koel en stil
2.

influence

having hidden power or influence
  • She was a shadow figure in the negotiations.Ze was een schaduwfiguur in de onderhandelingen.
3.

authority

UK
unofficial but acting as if official
UK
schaduw informele onofficiële
  • He was a shadow leader in the organization.Hij was een schaduw leider in de organisatie.

Expressions with shadow: examples in English and translations in Dutch

lange schaduw
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
schaduwspel
schaduwvoorstelling
The children watched a shadow show at the festival.
schaduwregering
geheime regering
Some believe a shadow government influences major decisions.
schaduweconomie
Drug trafficking is a major part of the shadow economy.
werpen
schaduwen
The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
in de schaduw van
The small café sits in the shadow of the cathedral.

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

Noun
schaduwnf.

Double your brightness, reduce shadowing and increase stability.

Verdubbel je helderheid, verminder schaduw en verhoog de stabiliteit.

I've been shadowing her movements for a couple of weeks.

Ik schaduw haar bewegingen al een paar weken.

Participle
geschaduwdpp.

They could've been shadowing us... just beyond scanner range, waiting for the signal.

Misschien hebben ze ons geschaduwd, buiten het bereik van de scanners.

Turns out he'd been shadowing her for eight months.

Hij had haar acht maanden geschaduwd.

schaduwen

Until then, you will be shadowing a different doctor each day.

Tot die tijd, ga je ieder dag 'n andere arts schaduwen.

Photoshop drop shadow layer style is great for image shadowing to products.

De laagschaduwlaagstijl van Photoshop is geweldig voor het schaduwen van afbeeldingen naar producten.

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shadowing: Examples and translations in context

See, this is exactly why I'm shadowing you.

Dit is precies waarom ik je schaduw.

I've been shadowing you ever since it happened.

Ik heb je schaduw gegeven sinds het gebeurde.

I took a dark green color pencil for shadowing.

Voor de schaduw heb ik een donkergroen kleurpotlood genomen.

It sits there just under the skin for about a week, shadowing.

Dat zit daar, net onder de huid, misschien een weekje, en draait een schaduw.

Ramil lived a wild and reckless life like the specter shadowing him.

Ramil leidde een wild en roekeloos leven net als een spook die hem in de schaduw volgt.

I've been shadowing her movements for a couple of weeks.

Ik schaduw haar bewegingen al een paar weken.

They could've been shadowing us just beyond scanner range, waiting for the signal.

Misschien hebben ze ons geschaduwd, buiten het bereik van de scanners.

And, shadowing them constantly, predators.

Ze worden voortdurend geschaduwd door roofdieren.

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