use

juːs
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Translation of use from English into Dutch,

Verb

1.

application

tr.
employ something for a specific purpose
tr.
  • She used the hammer to fix the chair.Ze gebruikte de hamer om de stoel te repareren.
2.

expression

tr.
say or write a word to express meaning
tr.
  • She used the word 'happy' to describe her mood.Ze gebruikte het woord 'blij' om haar stemming te beschrijven.
3.

habit

intr.
habitually do something in the past
intr.
plegen gewoon zijn vroeger doen
  • He used to jog every morning.Hij liep vroeger elke ochtend hard.

Noun

1.

benefit

usefulness or advantage derived from something
  • The new software has great use in design.De nieuwe software heeft veel nut in ontwerp.
2.

rights

ability or right to utilize something
gebruikrecht toestemming tot gebruik
  • He lost the use of his car after the accident.Hij verloor het gebruikrecht van zijn auto na het ongeluk.
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Expressions with use: examples in English and translations in Dutch

no useexp.
geen zin
It's no use trying to change his mind.
opgebruiken
uitputten
The old shoes were used up after the long hike.
goed gebruiken
nuttig gebruiken
She put her skills to good use at the new job.
je hersens gebruiken
nadenken
You need to use your brains to fix this issue.
gebruik je verstand
gebruik je hersens
If you use your head, you can figure out the puzzle.
wat heeft het voor zin
What's the use of trying if we always fail?

Synonyms and analogies of use in English

Examples of use in a sentence

  • They used the software to edit the video.
  • He used 'freedom' to convey his feelings.
  • They used 'brilliant' to praise the idea.
  • She used to visit her grandparents every summer.
  • They used to play soccer in the park.
  • She used her connections to climb the corporate ladder.

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

Noun
gebruiknn.

Her laptop has always been in sound condition despite heavy use.

Haar laptop is ondanks intensief gebruik altijd in goede staat gebleven.

toepassingnf.

The futurist shared predictions regarding future transportation systems and their widespread use.

De futuroloog deelde voorspellingen over toekomstige vervoerssystemen en hun brede toepassing.

inzetnm.

The project was completed quickly through the use of advanced technology.

Het project werd snel afgerond dankzij de inzet van geavanceerde technologie.

Verb
gebruikenv.

Farmers often use a carrying basket to transport the harvest daily.

Boeren gebruiken vaak een draagmand om de dagelijkse oogst te vervoeren.

gebruikmakenv.

Students can use laptops and tablets freely while in the study hall.

Leerlingen mogen in de studieruimte vrij gebruikmaken van laptops en tablets.

benuttenv.

Let's make use of the quiet afternoon to finish our homework.

Laten we deze rustige middag benutten om ons huiswerk af te maken.

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use: Examples and translations in context

The upper surface of the laptop was scratched from constant use.

De bovenkant van de laptop was bekrast door het vele gebruik.

He noticed the rubber heels wore down quickly after heavy use.

Hij merkte dat de rubberen hakken snel sleten na intensief gebruik.

The strain on the wire may slacken off after prolonged use.

De belasting op de draad kan na langdurig gebruik wat afnemen.

This software seldom, if ever, crashes during heavy use.

Deze software crasht bijna nooit, zelfs niet bij zwaar gebruik.

The pianist's piano music sheet was worn from frequent use.

De bladmuziek van de pianist was versleten door het vele gebruik.

Injuries healed faster thanks to the proper use of the brace.

De blessures genazen sneller dankzij het juiste gebruik van de brace.

Make sure each tool is returned in its place after use.

Zorg dat elk gereedschap na gebruik weer op zijn plek terugkomt.

He cleaned the ketchup bottle with a cloth after each use.

Hij maakte de ketchupfles na elk gebruik schoon met een doekje.

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